Education Technology in Foreign Languages Position

The Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) in the College of Arts
and Letters at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to hire an Academic
Specialist for curriculum to assist with the development of hybrid and
online language courses. This position will begin August 16, 2013 and is for
a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Minimal requirements include at least two years¹ experience teaching
language in a post-secondary setting, a strong background in
computer-assisted language learning, and proven experience in developing and
teaching hybrid/online language courses and/or other technology-related
experiences. A strong candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of using
new technologies to support teaching and learning at the university level
and experience producing high-quality audio and video for teaching and
learning. In addition, the applicant should be conversant with learning in
online environments and learning outcomes, and familiar with learning
theories and their practical application. The candidate should have at least
an MA degree in Applied Linguistics or Educational Technology, or in a
related field. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in
teaching Chinese, German, Russian, or English as Second/Foreign Language, as
well as to candidates who have experience working with one or more major
learning management systems (especiallyDesire2Learn).

The candidate¹s responsibilities will include working with language teaching
faculty, in consultation with the College Technology Office, to incorporate
technological innovations into their classroom teaching and/or developing
hybrid and online language courses through faculty training, collaboration,
and assistance in course development. Teaching language courses may also be
included in the responsibilities. In addition, the individual will
contribute to efforts on the part of CeLTA and the College to obtain
technology-based grants to support the teaching mission of the College.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the MSU Human Resources
website, http://jobs.msu.edu/. Posting: 7212. Applicants should submit a
cover letter describing relevant experience, a current CV, samples of
materials developed for an online environment, and the names and email
addresses of two referees who will be contacted automatically by email for
their letter of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin February 4, 2013 and will continue until
the position is filled.

For more information contact the search committee chair, Dr. Thomas Lovik
([log in to unmask], 517-353-0740), Department of Linguistics and Germanic,
Slavic, Asian, and African Languages, 619 Red Cedar Road, B-331 Wells Hall,
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1027.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable
accommodation.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed
to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Anne Marie Baker
Assistant Director, Arabic Flagship Program (AFP)
http://arabicflagship.msu.edu

Associate Director, Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA)
http://celta.msu.edu/

Wells Hall
619 Red Cedar Road, Office B135F
East Lansing, MI, 48824

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(517) 432-1324 / (517) 884-1988