--- Forwarded Message from <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 16:54:24 -0500 (CDT) >From: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: UW-Madison Job Opportunity >To: [log in to unmask] Posted for Prof. Rifkin: ========================= Here is an exciting job opportunity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Working Title: Project Coordinator for FL Technology Initiative in Advanced-Level Listening Comprehension Official Title: Outreach Specialist, PVL # 36991 Degree Required: MA in ESL or foreign language required; PhD/EdD preferred Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Required: 2-3 years teaching ESL or a foreign language; fluency in English and one other language; supervisory experience. Preferred: Experience in directing or coordinating projects involving the use of technology-based materials in higher education; experience in instructional design and development, educational research/evaluation or related areas. Principal Duties: The goal of the "Advanced L2 Listening and Viewing Comprehension Project" is to develop and disseminate listening and viewing modules to enhance students' comprehension in a broad range of languages and cultures; to develop a pedagogical plan for integrating these modules into the general language curriculum; to produce and test modules in a number of languages; and to facilitate the production and utilization of articulated sequences of such modules in as many languages as possible. A key aspect of this project will be to adapt or develop a universal authoring program that will enable instructors to include any listening and viewing materials they choose in any language they wish. The modules are to be created on Web-based and DVD-ROM platforms and are intended for individualized learning activities outside the classroom. The project coordinator will manage the development of the listening and viewing modules with the following tasks: - Supervise the development team consisting of programmers, instructional designers, media specialists, and evaluators and manage the timely completion of tasks assigned to the development team. - Work together with faculty and team members (meeting with faculty and team members, promoting the sharing of ideas and approaches among faculty and team members, keeping faculty and team members to the agreed-upon timeline, working with faculty who are language experts on the content of the individual language projects) to identify detailed objectives for the development of language-specific projects in accordance with the project's stated goals; develop ideas to achieve project goals to promote the development of students' listening and viewing comprehension at the advanced level in the targeted languages. - Work with the team as a team player (have good listening skills) to design prototypes of the language projects in several languages. - Facilitate a continuing dialogue between the team and the faculty/staff to make sure that the project prototypes are successful and to get feedback as to aspects that need improvement in the next version of the given prototype as modules and activities are being developed. - Ensure that components of the project are consistent with its overall vision and scope by checking in frequently with the director of the project and the faculty on the project committee. - Develop time line and supervise/coordinate project tasks to keep project on schedule and within budget. Conduct status meetings as needed. - Assist the project's faculty director to plan and coordinate the evaluation of the project by means of qualitative assessments including assessing faculty members' views of the project as it unfolds and qualitative formative and quantitative summary assessments of students' views of the project including, but not limited to, focus groups, prototype testing, surveys, comparisons of pre- and post-learning outcomes. Successful applicants must have a vision for the role of instructional technology in post-secondary education; leadership ability; ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a team; strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and excellent organizational skills. Application: No applications will be accepted by e-mail. To ensure consideration, apply by 28 April 2000. Send letter of application, resume, focusing on qualifications for duties and the requirements, and the names of 3 referees (and their contact information) to: Associate Professor Benjamin Rifkin Slavic Department 1432 Van Hise Hall 1220 Linden Dr. Madison, WI 53706-1525 Please refer to PVL # 36991 in the letter of application. Salary: Minimum $35,000 annual (12 months) depending on qualifications. Term: This is a renewable appointment. Evaluation: A period of evaluation will be required. Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding th enames of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.