Dear Everyone, I want to make sure you are aware of this open position at the University of Michigan. The posting is open through Friday, April 2, 2010. Additional information and application details are available at: http://umjobs.org/ Search for Job ID 38732 Please Note: In addition to applying through the University of Michigan eMploy site, applicants should send application materials to [log in to unmask] and put "LRC Director Search" in the subject line. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly! Monika Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D. Director, LSA Instructional Support Services University of Michigan Job ID: 38732 Job Title: Director of the Language Resource Center Job/Career Family: Administration Job Description and Responsibilities: Market Title: Academic/Research Program Officer, Senior Working Title: Director of the Language Resource Center Department: LSA Language Resource Center FLSA Status: Exempt Hours/Week: 40+ hours per week Shift/Hours/Days: Generally 8AM to 5 PM Salary Range: mid to high $70,000s; higher salary is possible and depends on the candidate Resumes will be reviewed as received; posting will be open until filled. The preferred start date for the position is May 1, 2010. The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA) seeks a highly motivated and inspired person to lead and direct the LSA Language Resource Center (LRC). The LRC serves and supports students and faculty in language and culture programs across LSA with breadth and depth in technology and instructional services, collections, resources, training, and course support. The LRC provides services to over 400 instructors, almost 10,000 students, in over 40 languages. The LRC staff is committed to the creation of new and original materials for use in language, literature, and culture courses and also provides training for faculty and students to gain technology skills and create their own materials. Duties: Plan and direct the development, implementation and administration of all programs, services, initiatives, and driving vision of the LSA Language Resource Center to insure the center fulfills its mission to students, faculty, departments and the College. Manage LRC facilities, including digital language lab, video and audio studios, computer classrooms, and walk-in computer labs, and participate in space planning. Primary responsibilities include: strategic planning, academic and outreach programming and support services for the LRC, leadership on instructional technology initiatives across the College many language and culture programs, (including integration of academic technology into foreign language acquisition pedagogies), management of the human resources functions for the department, including supervision of all regular staff and student workers, oversight of all departmental business affairs and the financial viability of the Language Resource Center, coordination and collaboration with other College-level units on IT and instructional technology support, and participation on College and University committees as needed. The Director also serves as staff support for the LSA Instructional Technology Committee in its interactions with grantees. Note: In addition to applying through the University of Michigan eMploy site, applicants should send application materials to [log in to unmask] and put LRC Director Search in the subject line. Job Requirements: Desired Qualifications: Ph.D. in foreign language, literature or linguistics, education, educational technology, or related field. Five years experience working with and/or developing instructional technology in higher education. Five or more years of management experience in an academic or nonprofit area, as well as teaching experience in higher education. Experience in higher education administration strongly preferred. Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple projects and prioritize deadlines. Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional customer services skills. Familiarity with: instructional technology within networked environments, digital media, web-based instruction, and basic issues concerning intellectual property, copyright, and publishing; strong computing and technical skills, including with word processing, spreadsheet, database and other applications. Ability to envision the use of a wide range of media and technologies in concert to their fullest potential for increased instructional effectiveness. Knowledge of LSA administrative and instructional computing environments are desirable. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in relevant field of study. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs and instruction; strong instructional technology experience; successful supervisory experience; experience in academic administration; experience with budgeting, controlling costs, planning and scheduling; strong communication and customer service skills; experience working with a wide range and diverse group of faculty, students and staff. *********************************************** 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. Subscribe, unsubscribe, search the archives at http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=LLTI Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************