University of Dayton Job Description and Announcement Full-time Director of Language Learning Center with the rank of Lecturer with expertise in the use of technology in foreign language instruction and in modern foreign language pedagogy sought to 1) plan and oversee transition to the digital delivery of foreign language multimedia materials and design new applications for the use of technology in foreign language education; 2) direct and manage currently existing analog Language Learning Center and help plan for the future use of this facility; 3) assist foreign language faculty in the adaptation of technology to proficiency/ competency approaches for foreign language instruction and develop templates to provide faculty with the ability to use the technology more rapidly; 4) maintain and expand departmental web page. The successful candidate will teach two courses each semester in his/her language of expertise. Appointment renewable annually. Salary competitive for a 10.5 month appointment. Position begins August 1, 2006. This position does not lead to tenure and is renewable annually. The ideal finalist fulfills the following requirements: 1) M.A. degree with a focus on the use of technology in foreign language instruction or in foreign language pedagogy with substantial work in the other area or demonstrated evidence of equivalent training including an M.A. degree in a language of specialization; 2) successful experience teaching a language taught in the department to American undergraduates (French, Italian, or Spanish); 3) experience in designing and implementing innovative delivery of multimedia materials; 4) experience in maintaining an analog lab and in overseeing a modest budget and managing student workers; 5) minimal ACTFL Advanced High proficiency in all skills in English and the foreign language of expertise. Please send letter of application with a current curriculum vitae, a list of references, and transcripts for all academic work to Dr. Arthur D. Mosher, Chair, Department of Languages, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469-1539. Electronic submissions are encouraged to <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] Applicants are advised that a teaching video will be required from those candidates selected for telephone interviews. The review of applications begins on April 20, but the position remains open and applications will be accepted until it is filled. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary in 1850, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity. Nina Garrett, Director Center for Language Study Yale University P.O. Box 208349 New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8349 Tel: (203) 432-8196 Fax. (203) 432-4485 [log in to unmask] http://www.cls.yale.edu *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning, and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://consortium.dartmouth.edu). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************