POSITION SUMMARY
The English Language Learning and Assessment (ELLA) Center has an opening for a Research Scientist. This research center conducts validation research on assessments for English learners in the U.S. and abroad, aims to advance foundational knowledge and improve practices in assessing English language proficiency in academia and the workplace, and develops knowledge and capabilities to support new assessments and learning tools for English learners.
The center also provides research support for all English language assessments including the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) families.
EDUCATION
A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Applied Linguistics, Language Education (TESOL), Second Language Acquisition, or similar is required.
EXPERIENCE
Three years of progressively independent research and/or development experience in English language curriculum and materials development and evaluation, pedagogic and assessment task design, language teacher development, and/or language test design is required.
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Women and Minorities.
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE is a Drug-free workplace.
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John M. Norris
Senior Research Director
Center for English Language Learning and Assessment
ETS
