Language Program Specialist Job Opening

[Purdy, Daniel]

 The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures (DSEELC) at The Ohio State University is seeking a Language Programs Specialist.  This is a non-tenure track, staff position.  For additional information about the department, please visit http://slavic.osu.edu/.



Description:   Administers proficiency examinations in Russian; administers and interprets assessment instruments in the undergraduate programs; manages Slavic and East European language programs; develops and improves assessment tools for all language program; develops and improves curriculum changes; serves as the designated DSEELC curriculum contact within the college; develops online language modules and courses; serves on department's web committee, in charge of keeping course offerings up to date; manages Oral Proficiency Testing for Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Albanian, Czech, BCS, Hungarian, etc., as well as for the Slavic Center (Foreign Language and Area Studies fellows) and university scholarships; conducts Russian language transfer credit evaluation; serves as department liaison for language study abroad programs; leads and coordinates DSEELC's outreach in Ohio and beyond; serves as department liaison with Ohio Speaks for language courses; and serves as Ohio State Chair for ACTR's Russian High School Olympiada.



Trains and supervises GTAs; conducts workshops on proficiency testing for graduate students to develop their professional skills; supervises SEELC's Lecturers of language courses.



Teaches Russian language and culture courses at the undergraduate level (and graduate courses).  Expertise in Second Language Acquisition, Methodology of Teaching Slavic Languages, and related fields desired.



Qualifications:  Qualified candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Russian or related area.  ABD or Ph.D. in Slavic and East European Languages with a specialization in Linguistics and a focus on Methodology of Foreign Language Teaching or Second Language Acquisition, or, related field desired.  Native or near-native proficiency in both Russian and English preferred.  Certification as an ACTFL-OPI tester in Russian desired.  Experience in supervising, materials development and teaching desired.



Application instructions:  Applicants should apply on line by at:  https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/search  by March 29, 2014.  To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.  EEO/AA Employer


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