--- Forwarded Message from "Chapman, Annelie (FLITC)" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Chapman, Annelie (FLITC)" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "[log in to unmask] '" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Job opening >Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2003 17:25:55 -0700 ------------------ Please inform colleagues of this opening at UCLA. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT: Working hours are 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Report to the Instructional Technology Coordinator (ITC) of the Center for Digital Humanities (CDH), the Foreign Language Technology Consultant (FLITC) assist the ITCoordinator in overseeing the Instructional Technology Consultant (ITC) program. Support the academic mission of faculty of the Humanities Division, with particular responsibility for language instruction and instructors. Assist in the leadership of a team of consultants that provide technical support to faculty who use educational technology; plan, develop, document and provide training in the use of instructional technology; support all aspects of the Humanities E-campus Class Web sites for foreign languages. Consult with faculty, staff and students throughout the Division, analyzing instructional technology needs and making recommendations to the ITCoordinator, the Academic Services Manager and Assistant Director. Participate in teams dedicated to the support of faculty instruction and research that has a large IT component. QUALIFICATIONS: The Technical Coordinator for Foreign Languages Computing (Programmer Analyst III) reports to the ITCoordinator, but works independently with minimal instruction, accepting challenging circumstances, taking initiative to solve problems where solutions are not always readily apparent, and prioritizing tasks while working in the midst of frequent interruptions. On a daily basis, the Programmer Analyst III is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the Instructional Technology consultants laboratory and jointly leads the ITC team in conjunction with the Instructional Technology Coordinator. SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to jointly lead a team of technology consultants to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Instructional Technology Consultant program.. Ability to hire, train and supervise others so that the use of information technology in instruction is supported and promoted in the Division of Humanities.. Ability to formulate and implement clear policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation of computer laboratories and the instructional technology consultant program. Demonstrated skill in writing, using word processing and electronic mail software, to compose and edit letters, memoranda, reports and other material in a concise and logical manner. Detailed knowledge of issues regarding the use of information technology in Humanities instruction, with particular emphasis on issues in foreign language instruction. Ability to teach others about these issues. Ability to make oral presentations on technical matters and train users at a variety of levels on the use of relevant software. Skill in coordinating people and resources to successfully achieve medium and long term goals. Ability to collect information from distinct sources, collate and analyze it for presentation in succinct and accurate reports. Skill in tactical and strategic planning. Ability to write HTML using HTML editors or text editors. General knowledge of network technologies and protocols, PC, Macintosh and Unix operating systems in order to use these technologies and to assist others in their use. Working knowledge of scripting languages to assist with the development of instructional web sites. Working knowledge of interface design, development and testing to assist with the development of instructional web sites. General knowledge of perl, php, java, or other coding languages as necessary to assist where appropriate in the development or maintenance of class web sites. Detailed knowledge of web browsers on multiple operating systems to debug and evaluate the functionality and design of class web sites, with particular emphasis on foreign language issues. Demonstrated knowledge of issues with respect to foreign and second language instruction and instructional technology to assist faculty and students engaged in language instruction. Demonstrated ability to design and effectively manage paper and electronic records systems and procedures for use by a varied clientele. Skill in establishing rapport and gaining the trust of others. Skill in listening perceptively and conveying awareness. Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, students and staff of various social, cultural and educational backgrounds. Skill in participating in project teams whether acting as team leader or in another role to ensure the success of team projects. Please send applications to: UCLA Center for Digital Humanities Attn: FLITC applications B71 Kinsey Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1499