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May 05, 2008
Job: Director Wharton School Language & Culture Program, PA
Director, Lauder Language and Culture Program
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number: 080324346
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania seeks an experienced director for the Lauder Language and Culture Program. The Lauder Institute combines a world-renowned Wharton MBA or a Penn Law JD with a School of Arts & Sciences MA in International Studies which incorporates customized advanced applied language and cultural training that prepares future business leaders to succeed in the ever-evolving global economy. Visit our website for additional information about the program: http://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu.
Duties:
The Director of the Language and Culture Program heads an innovative advanced language and culture program that includes both a 2-month summer immersion program abroad and academic-year instruction in 8 languages.
Qualifications:
*Masters or higher in a relevant language-related field, including applied linguistics or 2nd language acquisition. PhD preferred. Knowledge of at least one Lauder language, preferably at least some knowledge of more than one. Fully certified OPI rater in one of the 8 Lauder languages.
*Experience in teaching language at the University level at the more advanced levels and including teaching of language for special purposes.
*Minimum of 6-7 years of progressively responsible professional experience that includes management of academic programs. Study or professional experience abroad highly desirable. Experience with faculty professional development within a language-for-special purpose context. Commitment to personal communication with both faculty and students regarding their language teaching and learning goals. Dedication to maintaining high standards toward which faculty, students and staff can strive. Travel, domestic and international, is required. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.
Employment will be contingent upon background check.
For more information about working at Penn and to apply for this position, please submit a thoughtful letter and resume online at the University of Pennsylvania's Human Resources website: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=187638
Alternatively you may search by reference number 080324346 at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/
Posted by danimia at May 5, 2008 10:24 AM