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Title: ACTFL Mentoring
Body: For the 2008/2009 school year, ACTFL has continued the Mentoring Program which is designed to help early career language educators succeed in their current assignments and learn the skills to be successful long-term in their careers. This mentoring will be conducted virtually over e-mail and/or phone. Mentors and mentees will be matched by needs, skills, and experiences not on geographic proximity. The program is open to all new teachers within the first 3-5 years of their first teaching assignment. Exceptions can be made for special circumstances, please include an explanation of the circumstances with your application. There will be a maximum of twenty (20) mentees. The Mentoring Program will run from October 2008 through May 2009. At the conclusion of the program, participants will be asked to provide feedback to ACTFL for assessing the year’s program. Mentor and mentee applications must be submitted by September 15, 2008. For more information, go to http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4690 .
Source: ACTFL
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Title: Job Opening: Language Coordinator, Rutgers University
Body: The Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University (New Brunswick) invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track position of Language Coordinator in the newly-established Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures. This is a renewable, three-year contractual position with full benefits. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition or a related field, with a concentration on Less Commonly Taught Languages of Africa/Middle East/South Asia, and should have a minimum of three years experience in Second/Foreign Language Coordination in an American academy. Candidates are expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, standards-based teaching methodologies and must be conversant with the latest methods in Second/Foreign language assessment and should have demonstrated success in grant-writing. Working in conjunction with the Language Institute, scheduling office and other relevant units, the Director of Language Instruction and Coordination will be responsible for the general management of language instruction in the department --including training, supervision and evaluation of language instructors; scheduling of classes and placement tests; and campus-wide promotion of the study of these languages. In addition, the Director of Language Instruction and Coordination will be expected to teach 3 courses per year in his/her primary language(s) of expertise. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of active participation in one or more professional organizations focused on Less Commonly Taught Languages, e.g.., the National Association of the Teaching of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLTCOL), African Language Teachers Association (ALTA), or the American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) or the Association of Teachers of South Asian Languages (ATSAL). Applicants should submit a letter of interest and updated CV, and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Ousseina Alidou. Review of applications will begin on October 20 and continue until the position is filled. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Please mail your application to: Professor Ousseina Alidou Chair, Language Coordinator Search Committee Rutgers the State University of New Jersey Department of African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literature 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Lucy Stone Hall, B301 Piscataway, NJ 08854 South Asia Language Resource Center. [LCTL-T] Job Opening: Language Coordinator, Rutgers University. Less Commonly Taught Language Teachers listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 13 Aug 2008).
Source: LCTL-T
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Title: Job: Professional Development and Training Specialist
Body: Professional Development and Training Specialist Division/Program: Language Testing Division/WIDA Hours per week: Full-time Position (35 hours weekly) Salary: $37,000 – $46,000 (commensurate with experience) Position Available: Immediately DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assist with research, materials development, and management of online courseware for blended-learning professional development and training products for educators of K-12 English language learners. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: *Review and edit training materials, including testing manuals, presentations, and audio/video media *Assist in the development and revision of graduate-level professional development materials *Upload and maintain course content, including text and video files, in online learning platform *Interact in online forums with course participants *Respond to inquiries of administrators, district personnel, and teachers *Analyze workshop and course evaluations *Facilitate live training and professional development sessions on topics related to assessment, standards-based instruction etc. *Other tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum B.A./B.S. in Linguistics, Education, or related discipline. Masters degree preferred. Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience teaching English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 in the United States, as well as adeptness with technology. Experience delivering training and professional development preferred. Experience in the areas of online learning platforms, assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. A commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs, is essential. Must be able to work in a team, prioritize work and give attention to detail while meeting deadlines, and have strong written and oral communication skills. Some travel may be required. CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line. The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States. IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS 4646 40th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-1859 ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 08-16 Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-16
Source: CAL
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Title: Job: Arabic Literature at Georgetown University
Body: The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University invites applications for an open rank, tenure track position in the field of Arabic Literature starting in August 2009. Specialization is open, but the successful candidate is expected to teach courses on classical as well as modern Arabic literature, and to have strong familiarity with more than one regional Arabic literary tradition. Candidates are also expected to have familiarity with literary theory. The successful candidate must have a completed Ph.D. in Arabic literature or comparative literature with a clearly demonstrated specialty in Arabic, and a sustained record of research and scholarship in the field. Near native fluency in Arabic is assumed. The Candidate is expected to offer undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise doctoral research in relevant fields, advise Arabic majors, and play a leading role in strengthening the program and complementing the research and teaching interests of other faculty members in the Department. Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae, writing samples, and three letters of reference to: Arabic Search, Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Poulton Hall 202, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057-1046. Review of applications will start on October 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially invited to apply. Tikue, M. Arabic-L:LIT:Georgetown U Job. Arabic-l listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 13 Aug 2008).
Source: Arabic-L
Inputdate: 2008-08-17 09:40:34
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Title: National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition Begins New Contract
Body: August 15, 2008 The George Washington University, edCount, LLC, and Barrera Associates, Inc., are pleased to announce that their team has been awarded the contract to operate the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) on behalf of the Office of English Language Acquisition at the U.S. Department of Education effective June 23, 2008. NCELA’s mission is to capture, coordinate, and disseminate a broad range of resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for ELLs. Under the new contract, NCELA will be offering a range of new opportunities for educators to engage with research and new developments in the field. NCELA will be beginning a series of monthly interactive Web conferences hosted by experts in the field of English language learning. Our first Web conference, Defining Academic English Language, will be hosted by Dr. Robin Scarcella on August 21, 2008. Beginning in October, NCELA will be offering a series of smaller conferences throughout the year. Our first meeting is the 2008 LEP Partnership Meeting [pdf], to be held October 15-16, 2008, in Washington, DC. Additional conference opportunities will be announced throughout the year. As always, NCELA will continue to make available information about outside conferences and educational opportunities in the field of English language learning on NCELA’s conference calendar. The most recent additions can be viewed on the NCELA home page; the full list of conferences can be seen on the searchable calendar page. The NCELA-list will be dedicated to announcements of interest to our subscribers from NCELA and OELA. Federal grants and regulations, NCELA conferences and meetings, and other time-sensitive announcements from OELA and NCELA will be delivered through the NCELA-list. Beginning in the fall, NCELA will be debuting its new quarterly newsletter. The newsletter will offer articles by leading experts on instructional strategies for ELLs, and will showcase best practices from schools and districts around the nation. The newsletter will also announce new resources and research in the field of ELL education. Visit the NCELA website for more information about these services and changes at http://www.ncela.gwu.edu .
Source: NCELA
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Title: Editorial: Caught in the Grips of Linguistic Paranoia
Body: From http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/08/11/caught_in_the_grips_of_linguistic_paranoia/?s_campaign=8315 WHAT MAKES the largest military power on earth tremble in its boots? What causes an entire nation of people - the majority of whom descended from non-English speakers - to shudder in fear? What provokes outrage at debates and town hall meetings in the current presidential campaign? Language, that's what. Linguistic paranoia seems to have reached unprecedented levels in recent years, a phenomenon that would probably shock our Founding Fathers. After all, they intentionally decided not to declare an official language for America, knowing full well that linguistic dominance in the world is often in flux, and that doing so could restrict the country's ability to both compete internationally and respond to domestic needs. Read the entire editorial at http://tinyurl.com/5o5fu7 .
Source: Boston Globe
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Title: African Country Files
Body: From http://us-africa.tripod.com Information about African countries is available at http://us-africa.tripod.com/countries.html . Scroll down and click on the country of interest.
Source: US-Africa
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Title: Association for Jewish Studies 40th Annual Conference
Body: From http://www.ajsnet.org The Association for Jewish Studies is pleased to announce that its 40th Annual Conference will take place December 21-23, 2008 in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt Washington. For further information visit the AJS website at http://www.ajsnet.org/conf_2008.html .
Source: Association for Jewish Studies
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Title: Manual: Computer Technology for Japanese Teachers
Body: A computer technology manual for teachers of Japanese is available online at http://www.jflalc.org/download/education/compmanual/index.html or for download in PDF from http://www.jflalc.org/download/education/JTchManual1.pdf .
Source: Japan Foundation Los Angeles
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Title: Portland Japanese Garden Holds Late-Summer Free Admission Day
Body: The Portland Japanese Garden will be holding a Free Admission Day on September 2, from 10am-7pm—sponsored by the PGE Foundation. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite their friends, family, and fellow community members to visit the Garden on this Free Day. Garden guides will be stationed throughout the Garden to help answer questions and speak about the Garden’s history, culture, and traditions. During Free Admission Day, the Garden’s Behind the Shoji Art Show & Sale will be taking place in the Pavilion. Admission to this show of spectacular pottery, jewelry, fabric arts, photography, and more is also free of charge. The Portland Japanese Garden has been proclaimed by his Excellency Nobuo Matsunaga, former Ambassador of Japan, to be “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan.” The Garden is above Washington Park at 611 SW Kingston Drive in SW Portland, Oregon. The Garden is open daily except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Hours are 10am-4pm October 1-March 31, and 10am-7pm April 1-September 30. Jantz, R. [ORSLTeachers] Oregon Second Language Teacher Update #4 (orslteachers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us, 13 Aug 2008).
Source: Oregon Second Language Teacher Update
Inputdate: 2008-08-17 09:44:59
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