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DIRECTOR, Language Learning Center (LLC), College of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature (LLL), University of Hawai'i at Manoa (position #82463), full-time, 11-month tenure-track faculty position, rank S3, pending position clearance and availability of funds, to begin August 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter. Rank S3 corresponds to assistant professor. The LLC advances the use of technology in language teaching and learning. The LLC's facilties include open computer labs, technology-equipped classrooms, audio and video production and teleconferencing facilities, and file and web servers. The staff includes information technology personnel, video and educational specialists, and graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The Director reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for overall direction of the LLC. The faculty position is tenure-track; the position of Director is for a three-year renewable term.
Duties
As assigned, serve as Director of the Language Learning Center
(LLC): * Oversee the operations of the LLC, including budget,
facilities, and staff. * Secure, allocate and manage fiscal
and human resources to fulfill LLC's mission. * Pursue
grant writing and fundraising initiatives. * Lead the college
in setting policy for the integration of technology in
language teaching and learning, taking into account new
developments and pedagogical best practices in online learning,
mobile technologies, cloud computing, server technologies,
social media, etc. * Promote cooperative efforts across
departments in the College that advance the mission of
the LLC, including teacher training and materials development.
* Facilitate multimedia-based materials development projects.
* Collaborate with the National Foreign Language Resource
Center. -As a faculty member: * Teach graduate and undergraduate
courses as assigned, in area of specialization. * Supervise
graduate and undergraduate students. * Pursue a program
of scholarship and service to the University and the profession.
Minimal Qualifications
Doctoral degree in relevant field; record of experience in
relevant positions including teaching/training, scholarship,
and administration. Ability to work effectively with
faculty, staff, administrators and students in a large
and diverse college; successful record in obtaining external
grants. Expertise in language teaching-related IT applications.
SALARY
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
TO APPLY
Submit a hard copy of CV, a cover letter, and names and contact
information of three references to: Language Learning
Center Attn: Daniel Tom 1890 East-West Rd, Moore Hall
256 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI 96822
CLOSING DATE
January 31, 2012 The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action institution. UH does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national
or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Reporting to the Public Services Librarian, this position is responsible for research support, collaboration, and outreach for visual materials in the field of Islamic art and architecture to faculty, students, and researchers. Visual materials collections include digital images and slides for teaching as well as other formats documenting all aspects of Islamic art and architecture in the Fine Arts Library including historic photographs, postcards, and ephemera. Additional responsibilities include implementation of appropriate and forward-looking image metadata schemes, digital access, and participation in collection development and management. Works closely with the Bibliographer in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture and the Photographic Resources Librarian in the Fine Arts Library and the faculty and staff of the Aga Khan Program.
Qualifications:
-Master's degree in library and/or information science or equivalent experience
-Advanced degree at the master's level or higher in the history of art and
architecture related to the study of the Islamic world, or the equivalent
combination of education, experience and/or background etc.
-3-5 years related professional library experience required
-Knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language (Arabic, Persian, Turkish)
To see full job description and apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Harvard Employment Site
The Department of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track beginning assistant professor position with a target start date of August 16, 2012. The department welcomes applicants specializing in any period of South Asian history. A PhD is required at time of appointment. Salary competitive. Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload application materials through this system. To ensure full consideration, upload your application letter, dissertation abstract, curriculum vitae, teaching materials, and contact information for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically upon the submission of the application. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of October 25, 2011. Questions can be addressed to the Department of History, 217-333-1155. For information about Illinois, visit our web page at www.history.illinois.edu. Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
The Program in South Asian Studies at Princeton University is accepting applications for a full time, three-year, renewable lecturer position in Urdu-Hindi. The successful applicant will be asked to teach a total of five courses over two semesters, including some combination of courses on Urdu language at all levels (from beginning through advanced levels) and Hindi at the introductory and intermediate levels. The successful applicant will also be expected to advise undergraduate students. Ability to teach Urdu and Hindi scripts within the same curriculum is required, as is native or near-native command of Urdu, Hindi, and English. An MA or PhD in a related field and demonstrated excellence in college-level Urdu language teaching for at least two years is preferable. Applications should include: (1) a cover letter explaining the candidate’s qualifications and teaching experience; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) sample course syllabi, if available; and (4) names and contact information for three persons who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.
To apply, please link to https://jobs.princeton.edu, position requisition number 0110498. Questions about this position may be directed to Jayne Bialkowski at jayne@princeton.edu. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
The History Department at the University of Oregon seeks to fill a tenure-track
position at the rank of assistant professor, to begin September 2012. We seek
innovative, rigorous scholars whose focus is on South Asia. The successful
candidate will combine sophisticated, grounded research with an interest in
teaching a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in comparative and
world history. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Send c.v., a letter
describing research and teaching interests, a chapter-length writing sample,
and three letters of recommendation to Carlos Aguirre (below). Review
of applications will begin on October 15, 2011, but the position will remain
open until filled. The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more
inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential
to contribute positively to its diverse community. The University of Oregon
is an AA/EO/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.
Contact: Carlos Aguirre, Chair
South Asia Search
Department of History
University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1288
email: caguirre@uoregon.edu
Tel: 541-346-5905
Fax: 541-346-4895
Website: http://history.uoregon.edu/
GAP Solutions, Inc. (GAPSI), has shared with us that a position is available for a Senior Program Officer, in the ECA’s office of International Visitors, Washington D.C. focusing on South Asia, particularly Pakistan. The potential candidate should have the following qualifications:
If you know someone who’ll be interested and would like to compete for this position, please ask them to send their resumes directly to Laura Fleming at lfleming@gapsi.com.