--- Forwarded Message from [log in to unmask] --- >From: [log in to unmask] >Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 11:38:44 EST >Subject: language technologist job >To: [log in to unmask] Please post this job opportunity: You can contact me for any questions about this position at my new address:=20 [log in to unmask] Applications should be sent to the address below. Thanks, Jan ********************************************* Language Instructional Technologist and Director, Jane Evans Language Learning Center Drake University seeks a person knowledgeable in the use of educational=20 technology in the teaching and learning of foreign languages to support and=20 promote the use of this technology among faculty, students, and staff. This= =20 person will work with students to help them utilize the complex and rapidly=20 evolving educational technologies as they pertain to the learning of foreign= =20 languages, literature, and cultures. Duties and Responsibilities: Assume the administrative duties, including training and active supervision=20 of student staff for the Jane Evans Language Learning Center (LLC). Assist students and faculty using software, hardware, and other technologies= =20 available in the LLC, either individually or in a class setting (orientation= ,=20 short courses, etc.) Work with Office of Information Technology Center (OIT) staff and the DULAP=20 director to install and test software and hardware for the LLC, integrate LL= C=20 technology seamlessly into the campus computing infrastructure, and work wit= h=20 OIT in collaborative network management particularly with regard to=20 management of non-roman fonts. Work with the Librarian, Coordinator for Materials Managment in Cowles=20 Library to insure that MARC records for software, audiovisual, and bound=20 materials housed in the LLC are represented and integrated into the Library=20 on-line catalog.=20 Develop the Jane Evans Language Learning Center Website; develop web-based=20 instructional materials (in collaboration with the DULAP director). Establish professional relationships, via the Internet and other means, with= =20 language technology specialists at institutions in the US and other countrie= s. Requirements: BA in foreign language, communications, or instructional=20 technology and substantial demonstrated experience in foreign language=20 computing; experience managing a Mac lab and a Mac OS X server; knowledge of= =20 digital audio/video recording, editing, production and studio techniques, 2=20 years managerial experience in foreign language instructional technology;=20 demonstrated experience with a course management system; teaching or trainin= g=20 experience; supervisory experience. Preferred: Experience in directing or coordinating projects involving the=20 use of technology-based materials in higher education; experience in=20 instructional design and development, educational research/evaluation or=20 related areas. Position reports to Director of the Drake University Language Acquisition=20 Program. It is a full-time, 12-month appointment starting as soon as=20 possible. The initial appointment is for three years and will run through=20 August 15, 2005. Further renewals will be possible, based on need and=20 accomplishments. Salary is competitive. Applicants should send a letter,=20 curriculum vita, and the names of three references to: Language Technology=20 Specialist Search Committee, Provost=E2=80=99s Office, Drake University, Des= Moines,=20 IA. Review of applications will begin April 5..Drake University is an equal= =20 opportunity affirmative action institution.