Language Technology Specialist

Center for Language Study, Yale University

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Position Focus:

The Center for Language Study supports language education across Yale University by providing opportunities for professional development for language faculty and graduate students and by promoting innovative approaches to language instruction. The Center also offers a range of specialized language programs, such as a shared course initiative with peer institutions using distance technology, the English Language Program, and Directed Independent Language Study. Under direction of the CLS Associate Director, serves as a trainer and consultant to foreign language faculty in the areas of language instruction and foreign language study, including language study within formal university programs, as well as specialized programs, such as independent study, study abroad and life-long learning. Shares expertise with staff, faculty, and students regarding foreign language study and technology-enhanced language learning.



Essential Duties

1.  Provides strategic vision for integrating technology and language instruction across campus, including distance learning and online learning environments. Consults with faculty and graduate teaching fellows regarding language pedagogy and technology practices. Devises innovative strategies for instructional design and runs workshops for faculty on new directions in technology-assisted learning. 2. Oversees the technology for distance education in language teaching, including the Shared Course Initiative (SCI) and other distance initiatives, responsibilities include faculty training in distance teaching; maintaining up-to-date technology in the distance classrooms; serving as liaison with Columbia, Cornell, and other institutions regarding course sharing; collecting data on student and instructor experiences and learning outcomes. 3. Conducts research and analyzes latest trends in technology-assisted language learning, shaping Yale’s evolving thinking about the new possibilities for online and technology mediated language learning environments. Collects and analyzes data and compiles reports for internal and external purposes, including grant reporting. Disseminates information through conference presentations. 4. Conducts needs analysis across departments regarding distance learning, mobile and online technologies, open educational resources, and social media in teaching and learning. Collaborates with faculty to create new opportunities for teaching with technology, including telecollaborative exchanges. 5. Collaborates with information technology specialists within Yale and with peer institutions on new directions in technology-assisted language learning. Pilots new technologies and acts as advisor to the CLS and the wider Yale community on the long-term usefulness of new tools and platforms for technology-assisted learning. Stays abreast of latest developments in the field, assessing current tools and comparing our electronic infrastructure with peer institutions. 6. Creates and develops tools to publicize departmental activities and to build community, including the blog, Twitter feed, Facebook, and website. Conceptualizes and implements changes to these tools to create a more dynamic presence for the CLS in the language learning community. Coordinates with peer institutions on sharing and disseminating information. 7. Advise FAS Dean’s Office on technological matters, as needed. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.





Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in foreign language, TESOL, or applied linguistics or closely related field and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.



Application:

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All applications must be submitted electronically through this link. Review of applications will begin on July 20, 2018.





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