33.700, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director of Product Development, University of Maryland

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Subject: 33.700, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director of Product Development, University of Maryland

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Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:26:42
From: Marcella Biggins [biggins1 at umd.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Director of Product Development, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Maryland 
Department: National Foreign Language Center
Job Location: Maryland, USA 
Web Address: https://ejobs.umd.edu/
Job Title: Director of Product Development
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 


Description:

Closing Date: Open until filled 
Department: National Foreign Language Center
Salary Range: 100k – 124k
Additional Salary Information: Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary: NFLC seeks a professional to play a key role in the direction and
management of the Center. This position will direct and oversee the NFLC’s
performance on all product development. Direct and oversee five of the NFLC’s
functional units and participate in the Center’s strategic planning. 

Duties: 
Product Development: Direct and oversee NFLC performance on all product
development grants and contracts. Primary responsibilities include ensuring
that project managers effectively plan project cycles, hire and manage
qualified subject matter experts, and deliver high-quality products that meet
all client specifications on time and on budget.

Oversight: Direct and oversee the performance of one or more of the Center’s
functional units. Responsibilities include hiring, supervising, managing, and
evaluating the performance of these units as well as improving business
processes and anticipating future resource needs for any upcoming projects.

Leadership: Participate in Center leadership by serving on the Center’s
Executive Committee, which collaboratively governs the Center.

Required Qualifications: 
Master’s degree and 5 years’ of experience in one or more aspects of product
development.

Preferred Qualifications:
 - Degree in education, second language acquisition, or related field
 - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
 - Experience managing complex projects preferred, particularly product
development projects
 - Experience creating and managing budgets 
 - Strong non-specialist understanding of one or more key disciplines, such as
project management, second language acquisition, world language education,
instructional design, web applications development, or art & media production
 - Experience in foreign language instruction, assessment, or curriculum
development 

To Apply: 
Applicants must apply on the University of Maryland’s job website (see
application link below). For best consideration, apply by March 11, 2022.

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity
Employer.



Application Deadline: 11-Mar-2022 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/92480 
Contact Information:
	Coordinator University of Maryland NFLC 
	Email: ejobs at umd.edu 


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