PALO VERDE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, Tucson Unified School District

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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, College of Arts and Letters

POSITION: Full-time Temporary Lecturer/Language Lab Director.

STARTING DATE: September 2008

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M.A. in the language of his or her expertise (i.e., the target language), instructional technology, or related field. Native or near-native fluency in the target language and English. Expertise in computer-assisted and web-based language learning, including long distance learning. Teaching experience using a variety of methodologies. Ability and willingness to teach all levels of language courses in the target language, using proficiency-oriented language teaching methods. Ability to direct and manage the Language Lab, train and supervise its student employees, and strengthen its instructional use. Ability and willingness to keep up with new developments in instructional technology in language learning, inform the Department about them, and advise and train faculty on the use of new technology. Potential for research, scholarly and/or creative activity involving students whenever possible. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in the language of his or her expertise (i.e., the target language), instructional technology, or related field. Native or near-native fluency in the target language and English. Ability and willingness to teach courses in another (foreign) language and/or Modern Language courses.

DUTIES: The Language Lab Director will work with the Department Chair and faculty to integrate the language Lab and related technology into teaching and learning in the Department. The Director will familiarize and assist faculty with the Lab and its use in teaching and testing, and keep the Department informed about new developments in instructional technologies that enhance language learning. He/she will train and supervise the student employees who staff the Lab, assist students in using the Lab, and maintain ongoing records of Lab use. The Director reports to the Department Chair and serves as a liaison with key Department faculty and the College's Instructional Technology Consultant. The Director will teach one course (4 quarter units) per quarter in the language of his or her expertise.

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.

SALARY RANGE: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Please send a cover letter of application that briefly describes the candidate's teaching and scholarly experience and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; official transcript from institution awarding highest degree; and a completed Application for Employment form. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the University's Application for Employment form found at http:www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_empl.xls.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2008, and continue until position is filled. However, the position may be closed when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to:

Dr. Sachiko Matsunaga, Chair
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, California 90032-8112

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State L.A. is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship.