From: Barbara Sawhill <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Position Opening: Language Technology Specialist, Oberlin College
Date: January 22, 2014 12:15:40 PM CST
To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>


Greetings,

Oberlin College is looking for a Language Technology Specialist.  Details of the position are below.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

Regards,

Barbara


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Barbara Sawhill
Director, Cooper International Learning Center<http://languages.oberlin.edu/>
Lecturer, Hispanic Studies<http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/hispanic_studies/>
Oberlin College

phone: 440-775-8595
fax: 440-775-6888


LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
THE COOPER INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
OBERLIN COLLEGE



The Cooper International Learning Center (CILC) at Oberlin College seeks a Language Technology Specialist (LTS)  to promote and support the use of technology in the teaching and learning of modern languages, literatures, and cultures.  This is a full-time, 11-month Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Director of the CILC.  For more information about CILC, please visit our website: http://languages.oberlin.edu<http://languages.oberlin.edu/>/.

Responsibilities:  The LTS works closely with the CILC Director to support approximately 40 language faculty, as well as affiliated staff and students. In this role, the LTS:

Oversees the hardware and software maintenance of 24 Macintosh workstations via Carbon Copy Cloner, Apple Remote Desktop, and other tools.

Administers the CILC’s cloud-hosted web server, including installation and configuration of web-based services (placement tests, course blogs, usage tracker, etc.), and construction and maintenance of a reliable backup system.

Consults with faculty to provide technical support and guidance in the development of instructional materials.

Proactively supports existing software and apps (e.g. VoiceThread, Wordpress, SoundCloud, iMovie) for the teaching of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures.

Researches new technologies and tools for potential adoption in the CILC, sharing this information regularly with the Director and other interested parties.

Leads technology training and orientation sessions for faculty and students

Recruits, interviews, trains and supervises the work of approximately 8 student assistants.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; minimum two years’ experience using and supporting applicable technologies as well as recent versions of OSX, Windows, iOS and Android operating systems  in an academic environment; excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; knowledge of a second modern language; experience administering a Linux-based server via command-line interface; high level of skill in using and supporting WordPress;  demonstrated commitment to a proactive support model; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:  Experience leading small-group training sessions; active membership in a related professional organization; demonstrated skill in a current programming language; previous experience with MMORPGs and videogaming as a tool for learning.


Compensation:  Within the range established for this position, the annual salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Total compensation includes the opportunity to attend up to two professional conferences per year and an excellent benefit package.


To Apply:  Submit a letter of application, résumé, and contact information for three references to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.  References will be contacted only with the candidate’s consent.  A first review of candidates will begin on February 28, 2014.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an institutional environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, family relationship to an employee of Oberlin College, and gender identity and expression.






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