Monterey Institute of International Studies
Assistant Professor Japanese T & I
Department: GSTILE-T&I
Location: Monterey, CA
Job#: MI11-212
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Teach full-time or part-time Japanese/English interpretation courses in Monterey’s prestigious Translation, Interpretation, and Localization Management program.
Essential Responsibilities:
Teaching includes:
· Consecutive interpretation (Japanese into English; English into Japanese)
Courses are small, intensive, leaner-centered seminars (up to 12 students) that build from basic listening and retention skills to using consecutive notes to render the complex communication typical of technical meetings, negotiations, interviews, international conferences, as well as in diplomatic, legal and medical settings.
· Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese into English; English into Japanese)
Courses are small, intensive learner-centered seminars (up to 12 students) that build skills to professional conference interpretation standards, with exposure to a range of other interpretation settings (e.g. interpreting for legal proceedings, and liaison interpreting for business meetings)
· Gradually assume additional academic and curricular duties, such as:
· Serving on committees
· Conduct research
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: The successful candidate will be a highly experienced conference interpreter ready to shift his/her primary focus to teaching, while remaining active in the profession
Education/Experience: M.A. is required, Ph.D. preferred.
Rank of position will be determined based on qualifications of applicant
Physical Requirements/Environment:
The Monterey institute of International Studies maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug-Free Workplace Act. The position requires moderate-to-heavy physical exertion.
Essential job functions require ability to sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, climb, push/pull, lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Also requires fine dexterity and ability to grasp, i.e. for writing and word processing/data entry
Please apply online. A resume or CV is required.
To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/227671
MIIS is an AA/EOE employer
