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Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Language Learning Center Coordinator/Spanish Instructor
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time, renewable ten-month contract, non-tenure-track position of Culpeper Language Learning Center Instructor for the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, to begin September 1, 2010.

We seek candidates who have an M.A. in Spanish or a related field (or equivalent experience) and experience in language instruction. The candidate should be professionally active in the field of Computer-Aided Language Learning, as well as have training and expertise in the use of technology for language instruction.

Primary responsibilities include two sections of Spanish per year and support of a Macintosh-based 22-student language learning-instruction center used by students in the five languages taught within the department: French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish, as well as the students of Classics, English, and Scandinavian Studies.
Support duties may include:
· Providing support for faculty and students in the development of educational materials
· Developing educational technology solutions for faculty and students of foreign languages
· Researching and recommending emergent technologies or resources
· Supporting the use of Moodle (an open-source course management system)
· Conducting workshops for faculty to assist in the incorporation of technological resources into their coursework
· Assisting and supporting faculty and students in the use of the Center
· Hiring, training, and supervising Culpeper Language Learning Center student lab assistants
· Updating and maintaining websites for the departments of Modern Languages Literatures and Cultures, English, and Scandinavian Studies;

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional recommendations to:
Dr. Hayden Duncan, Chair
Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

For more details, visit the department web site at: www.gustavus.edu/academics/mlc or contact Dr. Hayden Duncan (dunks@gustavus.edu ). Review of applications will start May 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Horn, E. FW: Position Announcement: Gustavus Adolphus College. CALICO’s CALL Discussion List (CALICO-L@LISTSERV.CALICO.ORG, 12 May 2010).
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