--- Forwarded Message from "Evershed, Julie" <[log in to unmask]> ---
>Subject: LRC Director POSITION OPEN -- University of Michigan
>Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:39:36 -0500
>Thread-Topic: LRC Director POSITION OPEN -- University of Michigan
>Thread-Index: AcgoiGr6gmfvlwoXQCSTyHK5yMcK6A==
>From: "Evershed, Julie" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"
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Dear IALLT Friends,
The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts
is looking for a highly motivated and inspired person to lead and direct
the Language Resource Center. The UofM LRC serves and supports students
and faculty in language and culture programs across LSA with breadth and
depth in technology and instructional services, collections, resources,
training, and course support. The LRC provides services to over 400
instructors, almost 10,000 students, in over 40 languages. The LRC
staff is committed to the creation of new and original materials for use
in language, literature, and culture courses and also provides training
for faculty and students to gain technology skills and create their own
materials. The University of Michigan has a long commitment to language
learning and language learning technology -- the LRC is planning on
celebrating it's 60th Anniversary next year! The Director of the LRC
reports directly to Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate
Education.
The working title is Director of the Language Resource Center, and the
official title is Academic/Research Program Officer Senior. The salary
range listed on the posting is mid to high 70's, but that can go higher
based on experience.
The full position description is available on-line (see below), but
included here is information on the duties and desired/minimum
qualifications:
Duties:
Plan and direct the development, implementation and administration of
all programs, services, initiatives, and driving vision of the LSA
Language Resource Center to insure the center fulfills its mission to
students, faculty, departments and the College. Manage LRC facilities,
including digital language lab, video and audio studios, computer
classrooms, and walk-in computer labs, and participate in space
planning. Primary responsibilities include: strategic planning,
academic and outreach programming and support services for the LRC,
leadership on instructional technology initiatives across the College's
many language and culture programs, (including integration of academic
technology into foreign language acquisition pedagogies), management of
the human resources functions for the department, including supervision
of all regular staff and student workers, oversight of all departmental
business affairs and the financial viability of the Language Resource
Center, and participation on College and University committees as
needed.
Desired Qualifications:
Ph.D. in foreign language, literature or linguistics, education,
educational technology, or related field. Five years experience working
with and/or developing instructional technology in higher education.
Five or more years of management experience in an academic or nonprofit
area, as well as teaching experience in higher education. Experience
in higher education administration strongly preferred. Demonstrated
leadership and team-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work with
multiple projects and prioritize deadlines. Well-developed
interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication
skills; exceptional customer services skills. Familiarity with:
instructional technology within networked environments, digital media,
web-based instruction, and basic issues concerning intellectual
property, copyright, and publishing; strong computing and technical
skills, including with word processing, spreadsheet, database and other
applications. Ability to envision the use of a wide range of media and
technologies in concert to their fullest potential for increased
instructional effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent experience in relevant field of study. Demonstrated
ability to develop and implement innovative programs and instruction;
strong instructional technology experience; successful supervisory
experience; experience in academic administration; experience with
budgeting, controlling costs, planning and scheduling; strong
communication and customer service skills; experience working with a
wide range and diverse group of faculty, students and staff.
Official applications must go through the University of Michigan's
eMploy site (http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/ reference job number 6944),
as well as sending materials to the search committee. Please note that
the eMploy site is not particularly elegant or designed for people to
submit a full dossier - it's really more designed to handle
administrative or clerical positions. Therefore, in addition to posting
a cover letter and resume on the eMploy site, be sure to send all
application materials (cover letter, CV, supplementary materials,
support letters, etc.) to: [log in to unmask]
There is a strong preference for applications to be submitted by
December 1, 2007 and priority consideration will be given to
applications completed by this date. Resumes will be reviewed as
received; posting will be open until filled. The preferred start date
for the position is July 1, 2008.
If you have any questions about the position, the LRC, the staff, the
faculty, the administration, or anything else, please don't hesitate to
contact
Julie Evershed, Interim LRC Director or Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D.,
Former LRC Director.
Contact information below:
Julie Evershed
Interim Director and Information Specialist, Language Resource Center
University of Michigan
Email: [log in to unmask]
(734)615-8575
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275
Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D.
Director, LSA Instructional Support Services
Former Director, Language Resource Center
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Email: [log in to unmask]
734.936.1958
http://www.umich.edu/~langres
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