--- Forwarded Message from Jenise Rowekamp <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 09:35:27 -0500 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Jenise Rowekamp <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Job Announcement Director, Minnesota English Center UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA The Institute of Linguistics, English as a Second Language, and Slavic Languages and Literatures in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Minnesota is searching for a Director of the Minnesota English Center, appointment start date is negotiable but January 2, 2002, is preferred. This is a 100% time, 12-month, annually renewable appointment based on funding and performance, at the rank of Program Director. The Minnesota English Center (MEC) is a well-established intensive English program with a highly professional teaching faculty who provide language training, academic support and cultural orientation to students who plan to study at a university of college in the United States or who want to improve their English for personal or business reasons. In addition to teaching English, the MEC seeks to introduce students to academic and community life. The MEC is closely associated with the university's M.A. program in English as a Second Language (ESL). Therefore, teacher-training and language-learning research are an integral part of the MEC. The MEC has evolved a culture of participatory management in which administrators work closely with office staff, professional teachers, teachers-in-training, and the faculty of the M.A. Program in ESL. Required Qualifications: M.A. degree in English as a Second Language (ESL) or related field with an ESL focus; at least three years post-M.A. classroom teaching experience in ESL/EFL (English as a Foreign Language); at least one academic year of experience directing a university-level intensive ESL program. Desired Qualifications: At least five years post-M.A. classroom teaching experience in ESL/EFL; experience directing an intensive academic ESL program at a major university; record of scholarly activity including publications and/or presentations at professional meetings. Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for administering all MEC programs. Principal duties are to develop the program in such areas as teacher development, technology in the classroom, language assessment, student counseling, teaching curriculum and materials, and classroom research; to administer the day-to-day operation of the MEC; to develop and oversee the budget; to develop long-range plans in consultation with the staff; to supervise the staff (including hiring and staff development); to represent the MEC to other programs and departments in the university and to communities outside of the University; and to keep current with developments in the field of ESL. Application requirements: Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2001. Interviews are expected to begin in early November. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, transcripts of all graduate coursework, three letters of recommendation, and up to three samples of administrative, instructional, and research activity (e.g., articles, portfolios, teaching materials, videotaped workshops) to: Elaine Tarone, Chair Minnesota English Center Search Committee University of Minnesota 214 Nolte Center 315 Pillsbury Drive S.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.