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>Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:38:44 EST
>Subject: language technologist job
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Please post this job opportunity:
You can contact me for any questions about this position at my new address:=20
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Applications should be sent to the address below.
Thanks,
Jan
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Language Instructional Technologist and Director,
Jane Evans Language Learning Center
Drake University seeks a person knowledgeable in the use of educational=20
technology in the teaching and learning of foreign languages to support and=20
promote the use of this technology among faculty, students, and staff. This=
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person will work with students to help them utilize the complex and rapidly=20
evolving educational technologies as they pertain to the learning of foreign=
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languages, literature, and cultures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assume the administrative duties, including training and active supervision=20
of student staff for the Jane Evans Language Learning Center (LLC).
Assist students and faculty using software, hardware, and other technologies=
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available in the LLC, either individually or in a class setting (orientation=
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short courses, etc.)
Work with Office of Information Technology Center (OIT) staff and the DULAP=20
director to install and test software and hardware for the LLC, integrate LL=
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technology seamlessly into the campus computing infrastructure, and work wit=
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OIT in collaborative network management particularly with regard to=20
management of non-roman fonts.
Work with the Librarian, Coordinator for Materials Managment in Cowles=20
Library to insure that MARC records for software, audiovisual, and bound=20
materials housed in the LLC are represented and integrated into the Library=20
on-line catalog.=20
Develop the Jane Evans Language Learning Center Website; develop web-based=20
instructional materials (in collaboration with the DULAP director).
Establish professional relationships, via the Internet and other means, with=
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language technology specialists at institutions in the US and other countrie=
s.
Requirements: BA in foreign language, communications, or instructional=20
technology and substantial demonstrated experience in foreign language=20
computing; experience managing a Mac lab and a Mac OS X server; knowledge of=
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digital audio/video recording, editing, production and studio techniques, 2=20
years managerial experience in foreign language instructional technology;=20
demonstrated experience with a course management system; teaching or trainin=
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experience; supervisory experience.
Preferred: Experience in directing or coordinating projects involving the=20
use of technology-based materials in higher education; experience in=20
instructional design and development, educational research/evaluation or=20
related areas.
Position reports to Director of the Drake University Language Acquisition=20
Program. It is a full-time, 12-month appointment starting as soon as=20
possible. The initial appointment is for three years and will run through=20
August 15, 2005. Further renewals will be possible, based on need and=20
accomplishments. Salary is competitive. Applicants should send a letter,=20
curriculum vita, and the names of three references to: Language Technology=20
Specialist Search Committee, Provost=E2=80=99s Office, Drake University, Des=
Moines,=20
IA. Review of applications will begin April 5..Drake University is an equal=
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opportunity affirmative action institution.
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