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 Search for Requisition Number: 085153

Educational Technologist II

The Language Resource Center at Columbia University  seeks an educational technologist with a strong background in second language acquisition theory and practice to support language faculty in the purposeful application of innovative and pedagogically appropriate technological approaches to the language curriculum. Responsible for assessing language faculty pedagogical needs, specifically with respect to digital technologies. Helps language faculty understand and apply technological and non-technological solutions to the second language learning process. Promotes and implements initiatives to integrate instructional technologies into the teaching practice at both the course and program level. Responsible for assisting faculty in defining the educational objectives related to the digital elements of their course with the goal of assessing the effectiveness of these pedagogical interventions. Works with the language faculty and the staff of the LRC to devise and deliver appropriate training to the faculty and to assist faculty in creating appropriate curricular materials to meet identified needs. Responsible for developing, leading or coordinating professional lectures, workshops and seminars to disseminate advancements in the fields of information technology and second language acquisition to the language faculty. Responsible for project management guidance to full-time and part-time employees when appropriate. Works with the Director to develop a community of shared interest among the language faculty. Creates and edits digital video, sound and images, including designing and deploying virtual environments for language teaching and language exchange. Responsible for monitoring developments in the field of L2 pedagogy, instructional design and technology in order to remain current on effective strategies and best practices in these fields. Responsible for collaborating on the planning, securing, and implementation of grants and other funding opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
Three years' related experience.   

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Candidate must have interest and familiarity with educational theories and have an interest in applying technical expertise to solve educational challenges. Must possess an understanding of classroom technologies including networking, projectors and other media equipment typically found in networked classrooms. Must be able to write detailed documentation including specifications as well as articles for online and print publications. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate must have the ability to devise and deliver high quality training workshops and courses. Candidate must have extensive experience using Macs and Windows machines with Web-based technologies in general and Web 2.0 technologies in particular

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record designing multimedia materials for instructional use in a second-language setting preferred. Experience teaching in a second or foreign language or TESOL environment.