Just a reminder that the application to be a DCA at Chennai Worlds is due
this Sunday, September 23rd, at 11:30pm GMT.  We look forward to reviewing
your applications!

-Michael and Harish

On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 9:16 PM, Michael Baer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> We are writing to inform the World Debating Community that applications
> for the position of Deputy Chief Adjudicators are now open. The application
> form is attached to this email and is available on our website (
> www.chennaiworlds.com).
>
> We are looking for candidates that have experience, perspectives and
> abilities that complement the current team. We are looking for candidates
> who have (in no particular order):
>
> 1. Organizational ability – DCAs should have the ability to help with the
> running of the competitions and the ability to work well as part of a team
>
> 2. Motion-setting ability – DCAs should be able to set interesting and
> fair motions and should have the ability to critique motions (including
> their own)
>
> 3. Strong Adjudicators – DCAs should be good adjudicators, able to make
> correct decisions and provide high-quality feedback to participants.
>
> 4. Knowledge of their regional and international debating circuit – DCAs
> should be approachable and have a broad, deep and current knowledge of
> their region’s debating circuit. DCAs should also have experience and
> insight on international debating.
>
> We plan to appoint three additional DCAs:
>
> We have a strong preference for a regionally diverse Adjudication Team. A
> regionally representative team is best placed to appropriately decide
> motions, test motions, rank judges, evaluate independent judge applications
> and be accessible to all members of the International Debating Community.
>
> We guarantee at least one ESL or EFL DCA. Language diversity will be a
> very important factor in the selection process. A team without an ESL or
> EFL member is less well-placed to raise language accessibility issues.
>
> We reserve the option to appoint one other DCA irrespective of the region
> they are from. If the adjudication team would be strengthened by appointing
> two DCAs from one region, it is useful to have the option of doing so.
>
> Applications will close at 11.30pm (GMT) on September 23rd. Please send
> your application to [log in to unmask]
>
> As with previous Worlds, we will be soliciting feedback on applicants from
> the World Debating Community. The feedback period will open in late
> September when we post the list of applicants and will run until October
> 21st. We will announce our selections shortly thereafter.
>
> If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role further,
> please do not hesitate to contact us ([log in to unmask];
> [log in to unmask]) . If you’d like to know more about the
> competition visit our website (www.chennaiworlds.com), or facebook group (
> www.facebook.com/chennaiwudc2014 <http://goog_1958667072/>) and our
> twitter account (@chennaiworlds).
>
> We’re looking forward to receiving your applications!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael Baer ([log in to unmask])
> Harish Natarajan ([log in to unmask])
> Chief Adjudicators, Chennai Worlds 2014
>