28.718, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; TESOL: Academic Development Editor, EF Education

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-718. Tue Feb 07 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.718, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics; TESOL: Academic Development Editor, EF Education

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Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:34:11
From: Rasmus Henriksson [rasmus.henriksson at ef.com]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics; TESOL: Academic Development Editor, EF Education, Shanghai, China

 
University or Organization: EF Education 
Department: EF Labs
Job Location: Shanghai, China 
Web Address: http://www.ef.com
Job Title: Academic Development Editor
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; TESOL

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Academic Development Editor will be an essential member of the Content
Development Team at EF Learning Labs headquarters in Shanghai. You will be at
the forefront of the hybrid model to language learning and be responsible for
keeping pace with the latest trends.

You will be responsible for concept development, creation and quality
management of innovative learning products. Working with the Academic Director
and Academic Manager, you will develop and introduce academic and editorial
guidelines and coordinate their implementation across teams.

Responsibilities:
- collecting academic requirements and creating proposals for new learning
products
- developing and implementing academic and editorial guidelines with the
academic team
- researching and supporting investigation into new and innovative approaches
to online learning
- helping to hire, train and manage freelance writers and editors
- ensuring that all delivered learning content meets agreed standards
- reviewing editorial issues with team to improve overall content quality
- working with cross-functional project teams to develop multimedia materials
for online and offline delivery
- working with subject matter experts to ensure that content matches learning
objectives
- coordinating cross-team communication of content writing and development
progress
- writing and editing lesson materials

Requirements:
- MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics
- at least 5 years’ experience in the field of ESL/ELT
- experience in ESL/ELT materials development
training and/or management experience
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in written and spoken
English
- excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize
and consistently meet deadlines
- creativity, enthusiasm, energy and team spirit
- strong computer skills and the ability to work well in a technology
environment



Application Deadline: 19-Apr-2017 
	  
Email Address for Applications: rasmus.henriksson at ef.com 
Contact Information:
	Director Rasmus Henriksson 
	Email: rasmus.henriksson at ef.com 


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