LINGUIST List 9.1308

Sun Sep 20 1998

Jobs: NLP, TESOL/SLA

Editor for this issue: Martin Jacobsen <martylinguistlist.org>

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  • Christy Cook, NLP
  • Sue Gass, Position in TESOL/SLA

    Message 1: NLP

     Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:27:28 -0700
    From: Christy Cook <christynuance.com>
    Subject: NLP


    Nuance Communications is a privately held company based in Menlo Park, CA developing advanced technology for speech recognition, natural language understanding and speaker verification software which automates access to information and services over-the-phone. Nuance's products enable a user to speak to a computer over the telephone in everyday, conversational language. Nuance delivers products and services to customers in the financial services, banking, travel and telecommunications industries. Our speech recognition and speaker verification software products are the first to allow customers to engage in true conversational transactions, a major advance in telephone-based information services.

    Nuance is currently seeking a Speech Data Collection Manager to be a part of the global expansion of Nuance.

    In this position, you will be the central person responsible for collecting speech data in foreign countries from start to finish. This position is key in creating a speech recognition system for a new language.

    Responsibilities:

    Tasks include negotiating contracts with foreign firms, hiring language consultants, compiling reading scripts, setting up telephony system for receiving incoming calls, and monitoring progress.

    Required Skills:

    Proficient in UNIX, some programming ability, management and negotiation skills, knowledge of several languages

    Education requirements:

    BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Linguistics

    And 2 years industry experience

    Interested individuals can send resumes to:

    Christy Cook Hiring Coordinator Nuance Communications

    Jobsnuance.com

    Please reference job number: ling-sdcm-8917

    http://www.nuance.com

    ph. 650.847.7709 fx. 650.847.7979 christynuance.com

    Message 2: Position in TESOL/SLA

     Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 10:20:14 -0400
    From: Sue Gass <gasspilot.msu.edu>
    Subject: Position in TESOL/SLA


    The Department of English at Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the level of beginning Assistant Professor to support the graduate program in TESOL. Duties include undergraduate and graduate courses in TESOL and SLA; in addition, all faculty are encouraged to participate in the College of Arts and Letters general education program housed in the Center for Integrative Studies. The individual must have research expertise in one or preferably more of the following: a) CALL, b) assessment, c) interlanguage pragmatics, d) second language reading, e) classroom-oriented research. Ph.D. in SLA, TESOL, English or closely-related area required by August 15, 1999.

    Interested persons should send a letter of application, CV, list of courses the candidate is prepared to teach, sample published or written work, and three letters of recommendation to: Susan Gass, English Language Center, A-714 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1027. The deadline for the receipt of all application materials is December 4, 1998. Information about the English Department at Michigan State University can be obtained at the departmental website: http://.pilot.msu.edu/unit/engdept. More specific information about the M.A. TESOL program can be found at: http://polyglot.cal.msu.edu/matesol/. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. People with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.