Dear Everyone,
I want to make sure you are aware of this open position at the University of
Michigan.
The posting is open through Friday, April 2, 2010.

Additional information and application details are available at:
http://umjobs.org/    Search for Job ID  38732

Please Note: In addition to applying through the University of Michigan eMploy
site, applicants should send application materials to [log in to unmask] and put 
"LRC Director Search" in the subject line.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly!
Monika

Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D.
Director, LSA Instructional Support Services
University of Michigan



Job ID:    38732
Job Title:    Director of the Language Resource Center
Job/Career Family:    Administration
Job Description and Responsibilities:    Market Title: Academic/Research Program
Officer, Senior
Working Title: Director of the Language Resource Center
Department: LSA Language Resource Center
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours/Week: 40+ hours per week
Shift/Hours/Days: Generally 8AM to 5 PM
Salary Range: mid to high $70,000s; higher salary is possible and depends on the
candidate

Resumes will be reviewed as received; posting will be open until filled. The
preferred start date for the position is May 1, 2010.

The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA)
seeks a highly motivated and inspired person to lead and direct the LSA Language
Resource Center (LRC). The 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.

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 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, coordination and
collaboration with other College-level units on IT and instructional technology
support, and participation on College and University committees as needed. The
Director also serves as staff support for the LSA Instructional Technology
Committee in its interactions with grantees.

Note: In addition to applying through the University of Michigan eMploy site,
applicants should send application materials to [log in to unmask] and put LRC
Director Search in the subject line.

Job Requirements:    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. Knowledge of LSA administrative and
instructional computing environments are desirable.

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.


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