--- Forwarded Message from Elizabeth Drumm <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:32:50 -0700 >From: Elizabeth Drumm <[log in to unmask]> >User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Macintosh/20050317) >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Foreign language instructional technologist position The Reed College Division of Literature and Languages seeks a half-time foreign language instructional technologist to begin in Fall 2007. This position is a three-year position with the possibility of renewal. Benefits included. Responsibilities will include: 1. Locating, evaluating, and installing web-based and stand-alone foreign language learning resources, including correction programs, phonetics applications, drill systems, exercise authoring software, word-processing software, foreign language dictionaries and specialized reference works, 2. Advising faculty and students regarding web-based cultural materials for use in teaching foreign languages, and overseeing the distribution/posting of such materials on the local network and on the hardware in the Instructional Media Center that is specifically dedicated to language acquisition. 3. Maintaining the software and hardware in the Instructional Media Center and assisting students in its use. 4. Overseeing and assisting students with web-based projects and class assignments. 5. Supervising student workers in the Instructional Media Center. An M.A. is preferred (in instructional technology OR in foreign language acquisition OR a related field) but a B.A. with substantial experience in pertinent fields will be considered. Demonstrated proficiency with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, networking, and software required. Experience as an instructional technologist and/or language instructor preferred. Applicants should have a working knowledge of one or more of the languages taught at Reed: Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish. In addition, they should have demonstrated interest or experience in foreign language acquisition, especially with respect to computer- or web-based resources. Applications must include a letter of application, a current resume, and at least 2 letters of recommendation. We will begin reviewing applications September 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to Professor William Ray, Chair, Foreign Language Instructional Technologist Search Committee, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202. Electronic submissions: [log in to unmask] An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************