Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 14, No. 504.
Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London
<http://www.princeton.edu/~mccarty/humanist/>
<http://www.kcl.ac.uk/humanities/cch/humanist/>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 07:19:49 +0000
From: Victoria Szabo <vszabo@stanford.edu>
Subject: Job: Academic Technology/Language Lab Head
Stanford is hiring for the following position (see below):
Academic Technology Specialist
Language Center
Computing Information Systems Analyst
Overview
The primary goals of the University-teaching, learning and research-are
centered on the accumulation and distribution of information among faculty,
staff and students. Because of tremendous technological advances in
information sciences during the past few years, it is essential that
Stanford University instructors make the best use of information resources,
local and world-wide, in their classroom instruction and individual research.
The Language Center is one of several schools and departments selected to
participate in a program that will provide Academic Technology Specialists
to assist instructors in basic tutorial and advanced development activities
in use of technology resources. The Language Center is an integral part of
the Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages; it oversees all
language instruction at Stanford. The Center's charge is to guarantee that
Stanford language programs are of the highest quality; to develop and
administer achievement and proficiency tests need to implement the language
requirement; and to provide technical assistance and support to graduate
students. Although language instruction is housed in individual departments
within the Division, all instructors are supervised and evaluated by the
Language Center and the Director. The Language Center Director oversees
curriculum development in the language programs. In addition to working
with foreign language instructors, the Academic Technology Specialist will
devote up to 20 percent of his or her time in service to the Stanford
University Libraries & Academic Information Resources. There the ATS will
assist the broader academic community, via consulting and training, in
using technology relevant to foreign language instruction.
The incumbent will be a member of the Academic Technology Support Services
unit within Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources,
and will report to the head of the program. He or she will have an
understanding of second language acquisition acquired through in the
development and/or use of foreign language materials in an instructional
setting.
Responsibilities
The Academic Technology Specialist will actively encourage and support the
use of educational tools by investigating and implementing new tools and
resources for instructors, assisting instructors with the tools,
disseminating knowledge of these tools throughout the program, and creating
and supporting an infrastructure that allows use of the tools in teaching
and learning. He or she must be facile at working with instructors at
different levels of technical expertise. Specific responsibilities include:
Provide faculty with consulting and instruction on language acquisition
specific technology to help them acquire and use information resources in
their teaching. Provide customized technical and pedagogical solutions to
integrate resources into the curricula of individual instructors. Assist
instructors in developing curricula, course materials, and delivering
courses in technology based classrooms. Work with instructors to assess
course-specific instructional needs; help find and integrate appropriate
solutions.
Provide leadership in technology for the Language Center, assisting the
Director with technology related programmatic development. Initiate ideas,
implement solutions, find resources. Stay abreast of technological
advances; test and integrate those that foster foreign language learning.
Provide support for the implementation of a customized Web-based testing
environment for use in foreign language curricula. This support may include
training and consulting on use of the tool, preparation of materials, and
participation in development and deployment activities.
Participate as a team member in the Academic Technology Support Service
in Meyer Library, providing consulting to faculty and colleagues when
technical depth in foreign language technologies is needed.
Assess training needs for language instructors; develop and deliver
workshops; develop supporting documentation.
Facilitate technology and Internet literacy. Guide instructors to
appropriate resources and assist them in making their own contributions
available via the Internet. Develop a Web site of relevant resources.
Liaise with service providers throughout the University to advocate needs
and obtain resources for language instructors and students.
Review professional literature; attend conferences; network with
colleagues within and without the University; participate in newsgroups and
other forums to continually improve knowledge of academic technology and
foreign language instruction.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a record of innovation and creativity in
making technology accessible, understandable and appealing to an academic
audience, and demonstrated leadership and resourcefulness in identifying
and integrating technological solutions to pedagogical needs.
Specific requirements include:
At the 4P2 level, a baccalaureate degree in the humanities plus at least
two years experience in academic computing. At the 4P3 level (preferred),
an advanced degree in the humanities or education, plus at least five years
experience in academic computing, or the equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Fluency in English and at least one other language. Expert knowledge of
the second language learning process acquired through development of
materials and/or teaching a second language.
Excellent teaching, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to
interact effectively and tactfully with members of the academic community;
experience working in an environment where colleagues have diverse
backgrounds and customs. A keen understanding of, and sensitivity to, the
human factors involved in introducing technology into teaching and learning.
Excellent time management and project management skills. Demonstrated
ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and use good
judgment in providing services based on goals.
Demonstrated experience applying technology in support of teaching and
learning foreign languages. Familiarity with applications, resources and
techniques used in language teaching.
Expert knowledge of Macintosh and Windows environments, and facility with
UNIX. Experience with providing computing resources in a networked
environment.
Experience developing Web sites using graphics, audio and video
resources. Knowledge of multimedia systems including Photoshop, Powerpoint
and Premiere or FinalCutPro.
A commitment to excellence in an environment where success is based on
the provision of excellent teaching rather than on individual accomplishments.
Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis, may be submitted by mail, fax,
or email to
Victoria Szabo
Assistant Manager, Academic Technology Program
250-252P, MC2020
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6004
vszabo@stanford.edu
fax: 650-723-3038
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Victoria Szabo, Ph.D.
Academic Technology Specialist, Introduction to the Humanities
Assistant Manager, Academic Technology Program, SUL-AIR
Stanford University
250-252P, MC: 2020
(650) 723-9364
vszabo@stanford.edu
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