ASL software specialist, SFSU

[Mark A. Mandel]

Apologies if this has already been posted here (especially by me!... you
know how it is around the holidays).

This is from the LINGUIST List,
http://linguistlist.org/issues/14/14-3438.html
Please do not reply to me.
        ------------------------------------------------

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:50:00 -0500 (EST)
From: pm <pm at sfsu.edu>
Subject: American Sign Language: Specialist, San Francisco State
University

University or Organization: San Francisco State University
Department: Special Education
Rank of Job: ASL Linguistic Specialist
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition, Language Description, American
                 Sign Language, Language Assessment


Description:

SOFTWARE DESIGNER

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

San Francisco State University (SFSU) is seeking a software designer
with strong competencies in HTML, Java, and database development.  The
candidate will be a part of a new research project on the Multimedia
Assessment of American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency for Deaf
Students. This 3-year project is funded by the U.S. Department of
Education. The software designer will be employed part time during
test development and test revision phases of the research project
(anticipate 250 hours during the first year depending on the design
and modification of the test ). He/she will be primarily responsible
for developing the software used to deliver the new Multimedia Test of
American Sign Language (MM-TASL) to deaf students. The software
designer will provide expertise that will leverage technology to
deliver a more reliable, valid, and useful assessment. This individual
will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other members of
the research team including the Test and Measurement Specialist,
Videographer, Computer Programmer and Graphic Artist.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:
B.A. in Computer Science or related field experience; 5+ years of
professional experience designing software of comparable complexity.

DESIRED:
Knowledge of ASL, Psychology, or Linguistics.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Philip Prinz
San Francisco State University

e-mail:  pm at sfsu.edu

Applicants interested in applying for the position can access an
application form on the San Francisco State University Human Resources
website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~hrwww/jobsearch/1027.html
Job # 7681.39
Please send a resume and names of two references to Dr. Prinz.

SFSU Non-Discriminatory Employment Practice

It is the policy of San Francisco State University (SFSU) to seek to
hire individual members of ethnic minority groups, women, and
individuals with disabilities and deafness.

Address for Applications:

        Attn: Philip Prinz
        1600 Holloway Ave
        Burk Hall #154
        San Francisco, CA 94132
        United States of America

        Position is open until filled


Contact Information:
        Dr. Philip Prinz
        Email: pm at sfsu.edu