26.1491, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Principal Research and Validation Manager, Cambridge Assessment

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Subject: 26.1491, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Principal Research and Validation Manager, Cambridge Assessment

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Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:00:47
From:  Karidis [Karidis.A at Cambridgeassessment.org.uk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Principal Research and Validation Manager, Cambridge Assessment, Cambridge, United Kingdom

 
University or Organization: Cambridge Assessment 
Job Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Principal Research and Validation manager
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 


Description:

Reporting to the Head of Research & International Development in the Research
and Validation Group, you will be responsible for leading the planning,
management and implementation of educational, assessment, benchmarking and new
test development projects, ensuring project work and deliverables are
completed on schedule and to the agreed level of quality. You will also lead
in the management and implementation of long-term research projects relating
to L2 learning, teaching and assessment.

You will join a highly qualified and experienced team in the Research and
Validation Group responsible for the validation of the full range of Cambridge
English examinations. You will have a postgraduate qualification in language
assessment, applied linguistics, psychology, educational measurement, or a
related field. A PhD is strongly preferred. Evidence of ability to design and
carry out quantitative and qualitative research is required. Experience with
the assessment of bilingual education or program evaluation is highly
desirable. You will have significant experience of managing educational,
benchmarking and new test development projects, working with clients such as
ministries of education, local educational authorities and private
organisations.

In addition to the Research & Validation team in Cambridge, you will also work
with relevant staff across Cambridge English Language Assessment and in its
regional hubs. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to
both lead and work as part of teams to ensure the successful implementation of
project work. 

You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills for oral
presentations and report writing, and will be able to show evidence of a high
level of numeracy and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of Cambridge English
examinations will be an advantage.

Cambridge English Language Assessment is a part of Cambridge Assessment, a
department of the University of Cambridge. We provide exams and learning
materials in English for speakers of other languages used by over 5 million
candidates in over 130 countries each year, as well as the leading range of
qualifications for language teachers.



Application Deadline: 06-Apr-2015 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/applicant/appS1.aspx?id=3978 
Contact Information
	Karidis 
	Email: Karidis.A at Cambridgeassessment.org.uk 


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