--- Forwarded Message from "Marianne Zemil" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:39:22 -0500 (CDT) >From: "Marianne Zemil" <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Importance: Normal >Reply-To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Job posting Dear All, The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is building a state-of-the-art World Languages Lab for the start of the next school year and seeks the right person to become the Schools' first Language Lab Technology Coordinator. The Language Lab Technology Coordinator (LLTC) is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and securing approximately 30 desktop and 50 laptop computers (all Macs), associated peripheral devices, and servers assigned to the World Languages department for use in its instructional program. The LLTC also provides on-site assistance and training to students and teachers using the lab for second language acquisition instructional purposes and supervises students' independent work. The LLTC will become the 7th full-time member of the Information Systems Group and observes standard support practices and procedures as directed by the Manager of Information Systems. This is a permanent, full-time ten-month position. The Laboratory Schools offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including significant tuition remission for children of staff members. The World Languages program begins in the third grade and offers French, German, Spanish, Latin, and, beginning in the fall quarter of the '06-'07, Mandarin Chinese. It is the largest department in the Schools with a faculty of 19. The Language Lab project reflects the department's and school community's commitment to excellence in providing 21st century World Languages instruction. All inquiries should be directed to the University of Chicago Online Employment Site at http://jobs.uchicago.edu/. Click on "Job Opportunities" "Search Postings." On the Search Postings page, go to the Division pull down menu, select "Laboratory School" and click the Search button. The posting will appear; click "View" for pertinent details along with instructions for applying. You may also search by the position's requisition number, which are 072428. All applications MUST be submitted through this site. No resumes or letters of application will be accepted in any other fashion. If the electronic application process feels a bit cold, do not be misled. Above all, Lab is a vibrant place, charged with creative energy, joy in teaching and learning, and the wonder of shared discovery. Our diverse school population, progressive heritage, and location on a world-renowned campus in a great city afford a thoroughly unique set of professional opportunities for growth and challenge. We are eager to move ahead with filling this position, so kindly make application at your earliest convenience. The successful candidate can expect to begin working in early to mid-August. Marianne Zemil University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Department of Foreign Languages 1362 E. 59th Street Chicago, IL 60637 773-834-0032 *********************************************** 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]) ***********************************************