--- Forwarded Message from "Evershed, Julie" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Subject: LRC Director POSITION OPEN -- University of Michigan >Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:39:36 -0500 >Thread-Topic: LRC Director POSITION OPEN -- University of Michigan >Thread-Index: AcgoiGr6gmfvlwoXQCSTyHK5yMcK6A== >From: "Evershed, Julie" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum" <[log in to unmask]> Dear IALLT Friends, The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts is looking for a highly motivated and inspired person to lead and direct the Language Resource Center. The UofM 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. The University of Michigan has a long commitment to language learning and language learning technology -- the LRC is planning on celebrating it's 60th Anniversary next year! The Director of the LRC reports directly to Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Education. The working title is Director of the Language Resource Center, and the official title is Academic/Research Program Officer Senior. The salary range listed on the posting is mid to high 70's, but that can go higher based on experience. The full position description is available on-line (see below), but included here is information on the duties and desired/minimum qualifications: 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's 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, and participation on College and University committees as needed. 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. 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. Official applications must go through the University of Michigan's eMploy site (http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/ reference job number 6944), as well as sending materials to the search committee. Please note that the eMploy site is not particularly elegant or designed for people to submit a full dossier - it's really more designed to handle administrative or clerical positions. Therefore, in addition to posting a cover letter and resume on the eMploy site, be sure to send all application materials (cover letter, CV, supplementary materials, support letters, etc.) to: [log in to unmask] There is a strong preference for applications to be submitted by December 1, 2007 and priority consideration will be given to applications completed by this date. Resumes will be reviewed as received; posting will be open until filled. The preferred start date for the position is July 1, 2008. If you have any questions about the position, the LRC, the staff, the faculty, the administration, or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact Julie Evershed, Interim LRC Director or Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D., Former LRC Director. Contact information below: Julie Evershed Interim Director and Information Specialist, Language Resource Center University of Michigan Email: [log in to unmask] (734)615-8575 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275 Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D. Director, LSA Instructional Support Services Former Director, Language Resource Center University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Email: [log in to unmask] 734.936.1958 http://www.umich.edu/~langres *********************************************** 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]) ***********************************************