GETTYSBURG COLLEGE -- GETTYSBURG, PA
Director of the Language Resource Center -- Gettysburg College announces a search for the Director of the Language Resource Center (LRC). We seek a creative and competent person who will work effectively with students and faculty to get the most from a new, state-of-the-art facility with a dynamic, exemplary program. This appointment will carry the title Lecturer or other appropriate faculty rank and status. Responsibilities include: directing the operations of the LRC, training faculty in instructional technology, and working with faculty to develop computer-based instructional materials. Teaching assignments will not exceed two courses per year, plus demonstration teaching. (A full job description, including reporting lines and qualifications, and a mission statement for the LRC are available at http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/provost/academic_positions/open%20positions.html. The Language Resource Center and its programs are described at http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/lrc/index.html.)
Required qualifications: an M.A. or Ph.D. in a language or related field; background in second language acquisition and instructional technology; demonstrated ability to teach effectively, either in teaching a language at the college level or in training faculty or other professionals; and deep knowledge of contemporary instructional technology and software pertinent to language instruction, including the preparation of multi-media and Web-based materials.
Expected start date is August 2005. Candidates should send a letter of application with curriculum vitae and names of references (no letters are necessary at this time) to: LRC Search Committee, c/o Martha Arterberry, Assistant Provost, Campus Box #410, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or via e-mail at arterber@gettysburg.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately (May, 2005) and continue until the position is filled.