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>Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 13:36:31 -0800
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>Subject: Language/Tech job at Stanford

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Victoria
Academic Technology Specialist
Language Center

Computing Information Systems Analyst


Overview
The primary goals of the University-teaching, learning and research-are centered on the accumulation and distribution of information among faculty, staff and students. Because of tremendous technological advances in information sciences during the past few years, it is essential that Stanford University instructors make the best use of information resources, local and world-wide, in their classroom instruction and individual research.

The Language Center is one of several schools and departments selected to participate in a program that will provide Academic Technology Specialists to assist instructors in basic tutorial and advanced development activities in use of technology resources. The Language Center is an integral part of the Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages; it oversees all language instruction at Stanford. The Center's charge is to guarantee that Stanford language programs are of the highest quality; to develop and administer achievement and proficiency tests need to implement the language requirement; and to provide technical assistance and support to graduate students. Although language instruction is housed in individual departments within the Division, all instructors are supervised and evaluated by the Language Center and the Director. The Language Center Director oversees curriculum development in the language programs. In addition to working with foreign language instructors, the Academic Technology Specialist will devote up to 20 percent of his or her time in service to the Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources. There the ATS will assist the broader academic community, via consulting and training, in using technology relevant to foreign language instruction.

The incumbent will be a member of the Academic Technology Support Services unit within Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources, and will report to the head of the program. He or she will have an understanding of second language acquisition acquired through in the development and/or use of foreign language materials in an instructional setting.

Responsibilities
The Academic Technology Specialist will actively encourage and support the use of educational tools by investigating and implementing new tools and resources for instructors, assisting instructors with the tools, disseminating knowledge of these tools throughout the program, and creating and supporting an infrastructure that allows use of the tools in teaching and learning. He or she must be facile at working with instructors at different levels of technical expertise. Specific responsibilities include:
$B7 Provide faculty with consulting and instruction on language acquisition specific technology to help them acquire and use information resources in their teaching. Provide customized technical and pedagogical solutions to integrate resources into the curricula of individual instructors. Assist instructors in developing curricula, course materials, and delivering courses in technology based classrooms. Work with instructors to assess course-specific instructional needs; help find and integrate appropriate solutions.
$B7 Provide leadership in technology for the Language Center, assisting the Director with technology related programmatic development. Initiate ideas, implement solutions, find resources. Stay abreast of technological advances; test and integrate those that foster foreign language learning.
$B7 Provide support for the implementation of a customized Web-based testing environment for use in foreign language curricula. This support may include training and consulting on use of the tool, preparation of materials, and participation in development and deployment activities.
$B7 Participate as a team member in the Academic Technology Support Service in Meyer Library, providing consulting to faculty and colleagues when technical depth in foreign language technologies is needed.
$B7 Assess training needs for language instructors; develop and deliver workshops; develop supporting documentation.
$B7 Facilitate technology and Internet literacy. Guide instructors to appropriate resources and assist them in making their own contributions available via the Internet. Develop a Web site of relevant resources.
$B7 Liaise with service providers throughout the University to advocate needs and obtain resources for language instructors and students. 
$B7 Review professional literature; attend conferences; network with colleagues within and without the University; participate in newsgroups and other forums to continually improve knowledge of academic technology and foreign language instruction. 

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a record of innovation and creativity in making technology accessible, understandable and appealing to an academic audience, and demonstrated leadership and resourcefulness in identifying and integrating technological solutions to pedagogical needs. 

Specific requirements include:
$B7 At the 4P2 level, a baccalaureate degree in the humanities plus at least two years experience in academic computing. At the 4P3 level (preferred), an advanced degree in the humanities or education, plus at least five years experience in academic computing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
$B7 Fluency in English and at least one other language. Expert knowledge of the second language learning process acquired through development of materials and/or teaching a second language.
$B7 Excellent teaching, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with members of the academic community; experience working in an environment where colleagues have diverse backgrounds and customs. A keen understanding of, and sensitivity to, the human factors involved in introducing technology into teaching and learning.
$B7 Excellent time management and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment in providing services based on goals.
$B7 Demonstrated experience applying technology in support of teaching and learning foreign languages. Familiarity with applications, resources and techniques used in language teaching. 
$B7 Expert knowledge of Macintosh and Windows environments, and facility with UNIX. Experience with providing computing resources in a networked environment. 
$B7 Experience developing Web sites using graphics, audio and video resources. Knowledge of multimedia systems including Photoshop, Powerpoint and Premiere or FinalCutPro.
$B7 A commitment to excellence in an environment where success is based on the provision of excellent teaching rather than on individual accomplishments.

Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis, may be submitted by mail, fax, or email to 

Victoria Szabo 
Assistant Manager, Academic Technology Program 
250-252P, MC2020
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6004 
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fax: 650-723-3038 
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Victoria Szabo, Ph.D.
Academic Technology Specialist, Introduction to the Humanities
Assistant Manager, Academic Technology Program, SUL-AIR
Stanford University
250-252P, MC: 2020
(650) 723-9364
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