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CASLS is known nationally for bridging traditionally separate disciplines to develop innovative solutions to language teaching and learning. Our staff regularly collaborates with one another, faculty members on our campus, and national experts in the field. We emphasize professional development and mentoring for each staff member, which creates a positive work environment and results in innovative programming.

"I love working with a supportive team," says East Asia Special Programs Coordinator Li-Hsien Yang about working at CASLS. Online Instructional Deborah Cooke agrees and adds, "I also enjoy the diversity of projects we on."

We are hoping you will consider joining our team and becoming part of our dedicated, multilingual staff. We are currently looking to expand our staff and hire a Curriculum Development Specialist. We will begin reviewing applications on July 1, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled. You may view the entire job posting on the University of Oregon Human Resources website.

The Curriculum Development Specialist designs, pilots, and revises curricular materials for learners studying a second and/or foreign language at the high school and university levels. CASLS' language learning programs often utilize emerging technologies and take advantage of online and hybrid contexts. The Curriculum Development Specialist may work with language experts who will provide input and guidance on language-specific issues. Curriculum should be aligned with national standards. Design work will include the creation of a scope and sequence, timeline of instructional activities, instructional manuals, learning materials, and in-class assessments and rubrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, teacher education, second/foreign language methods, or related field
• 2 years teaching foreign language at the high school or college level
• Ability to work in multilingual and multicultural team environment
• Proficiency in a language other than English

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, teacher education, second/foreign language methods, or related field
• 3 years or more teaching foreign language at the high school or college level
• Knowledge of proficiency benchmarks
• Familiarity with the use of digital tools for second/foreign language teaching and learning
• Experience in online course design and/or online instructional experience
• Proficiency in Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Swahili

EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. As a foreign language resource center, CASLS is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse work environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effective with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.