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As the first Department of Translation in Hong Kong, our programme has a long history of excellence in a variety of fields, including but not limited to translation history, translation and technology, digital humanities, translation theory, and practical translation (especially literary). The Department is also home to the Centre for Translation Technology, which has specialized projects undertaken by Centre members. Faculty members are active in securing research grants concerning various aspects of translation history, theory and practice, increasingly with a digital component. Applicants with expertise in the relevant disciplines are encouraged to consult details on the Department's website (http://traserver.tra.cuhk.edu.hk/) relating to ongoing projects and expertise of staff members before applying. Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree obtained within the last five years; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; and (iii) outstanding accomplishments and research potential. Preference will be given to applicants with a good command of Chinese. The appointee will be assigned to a mentor, and to work under his/her supervision to complete a research project according to the proposal. Other duties include teaching at the Department’s undergraduate programmes and participating in departmental activities. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing August 2024, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should submit a proposal (two to four pages) of the research to be carried out in the online application. Preference will be given to research proposals that focus on digital humanities. Application without research proposal will not be considered. For enquiries, please contact the Department at tra@cuhk.edu.hk.
Requirements for the position include: (1) a Ph.D. in Translation Studies and/or InterpretingStudies or a closely related discipline; (2) an active research agenda with publications in Translation Studies and/or Interpreting Studies and potential for external funding; (3) the ability to teach translation and/or interpreting practice courses in two or more of the following language pairs: English-French, English-Japanese, English-Spanish; (4) the ability to teach non-language specific courses in one or more of the following areas: translation and/or interpreting theory and history, translation and/or interpreting technologies, translation/interpreting and language learning, localization, translation project management, translation as it relates to linguistics and/or literature; (5) the ability to teach upper level courses in their languages, such as language-for-specific-purposes (LSP), literature, culture, linguistics. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses for online and face-to-face delivery.
We are looking for a Professor in the Theory and Practice of Interpreting (French) with a specialisation in Computer Assisted Interpreting (CAI) to join our team on the MA in Conference Interpreting in Cologne. The job ad (in German) is available at: https://karriere.th-koeln.de/job/view/1028/professur-fuer-theorie-und-praxis-des-dolmetschens-franzoesisch?page_lang=deDeadline for applications: 8th October 2023Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any queries. Morven Beaton-Thome Professor for the Theory and Practice of Interpreting (English) morven.beaton-thome@th-koeln.de
As part of the ERC Starting Grant project “Making Migrant Voices Heard Through Literature: How Collaboration is Changing the Cultural Field” (COLLAB, 2023-2028), led by Núria Codina, the University of Leuven (Belgium) is recruiting an international and multilingual team of one postdoctoral researcher and three doctoral students, starting 1 September 2023: 1) Postdoctoral Researcher in the Fields of Social Sciences and Literary Studies (36 months) with experience in field research, especially with migrant populations and civil society actors, and ability to work in interdisciplinary settings. More information here: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60195955 2) PhD Researcher in the Fields of Social Sciences and Literary Studies with a background in Comparative Literature, Translation Studies, Cultural Studies, European Studies, Social Sciences or a related area and a strong interest in the analysis of literary texts in their social and cultural setting, especially in migration contexts. More information here: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60195968 3) PhD Researcher in Comparative Literature with strong multilingual skills to work on the analysis of collaborative texts that emerge from encounters with migrants, with a particular focus on the implications of transcultural mediation in the genres of the anthology and the short story collection. More information here: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60195970 4) PhD Researcher in the Fields of Literary Studies and Business Economics with an interest in digital humanities and the institutional aspects of literary production to study the impact of crowdfunding on the publishing industry, especially in today’s context of migration. More information here: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60195973 Application deadline is 15 April 2023. For more information on the project or the vacancies, please contact Núria Codina (nuria.codina@kuleuven.be).
Department/ Unit: Department of Translation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Closing Date: 31 January 2023 Applicants should (i) possess a higher degree (a doctoral degree for Senior Lecturer rank; a Master's degree or above for Lecturer rank) in translation or other related fields; (ii) specialize in one or more of the following areas: practical translation (including translation project supervision), interpreting, translation studies, literary translation and computer-aided translation; and (iii) have relevant teaching/teaching-related experience (minimum eight years of post-Master's experience for Senior Lecturer rank; for non-doctoral degree holders, minimum four years of post-Master's experience for Lecturer rank) and professional qualification(s). The appointees will (a) teach courses in the area(s) named above at both undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels; and (b) coordinate and assist in academic-related activities. For Senior Lecturership appointees, in addition to (a) and (b), will engage in course design, programme and curriculum oversight and development, and advancement of teaching/ learning methodologies. Appointments will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years commencing August 2023, renewable subject to funding, performance and mutual agreement.
Postdoctoral Fellow - (220003EZ) Description The Department of Translation is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow. As the first Department of Translation in Hong Kong, our programme has a long history of excellence in a variety of fields, including but not limited to translation history, translation and technology, digital humanities, translation theory, and practical translation (especially literary). The Department is also home to the Centre for Translation Technology, which has specialized projects undertaken by Centre members. Faculty members are active in securing research grants concerning various aspects of translation history, theory and practice, increasingly with a digital component. Applicants with expertise in the relevant disciplines are encouraged to consult details on the Department's website (http://traserver.tra.cuhk.edu.hk/) relating to ongoing projects and expertise of staff members before applying. Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree obtained within the last five years; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; and (iii) outstanding accomplishments and research potential. Preference will be given to applicants with a good command of Chinese. The appointee will be assigned to a mentor and to work under his/her supervision to complete a research project according to the proposal. Other duties include teaching at the Department’s undergraduate programmes and participating in departmental activities. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing August 2023, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should submit a proposal (two to four pages) of the research to be carried out in the online application. Preference will be given to research proposals that focus on digital humanities. Application without a research proposal will not be considered. For enquiries, please contact the Department at tra@cuhk.edu.hk.
The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint a Lecturer to join our Translation and Interpreting subject team, on a full-time open-ended contract. The post holder will teach primarily on the MSc Applied Translation programme and will be located at MEU in Amman during the teaching semesters. They will also contribute to postgraduate feedback, marking and supervision at Strathclyde, remotely and in person as circumstances permit. Candidates will have a good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline and will have a native or near native level of fluency in both spoken and written English and Arabic. They will also demonstrate a body of research in high quality publications, demonstrating standards of excellence in any area of translation and interpreting studies. We particularly welcome candidates whose research sits within the School’s broad research themes: Heritage, Culture and Place; Communication, Language and Translation; or Gender. Deadline: 5 September 2022 Interviews: late September Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Sharon Deane-Cox, Senior Lecturer in Translation & Interpreting (sharon.deane-cox@strath.ac.uk). For more info, please see: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CSM597/lecturer-in-translation-studies-arabic-469808
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish—Specialist in Translation and Interpreting Job ID: 22988 Location: John Jay College Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education. The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. POSITION OVERVIEW The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at John Jay College seeks a well-rounded specialist who focuses on the theories, practice, and teaching of Translation & Interpreting Studies for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students, develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda, and participate actively in departmental and College committee work and other service duties. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who are eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum, the College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education. (http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/u1862/principlesforaculturallyresponsiveinclusiveandantiracistcurriculumadoptedbycollegecouncilapril82021.pdf) CUNY anticipates a return to fully onsite work before January 2022 and this position is based in New York, NY. QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies in Spanish or in a related discipline with a focus in translation and interpreting, from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent non-U.S. institution by date of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English. Ability to successfully teach Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation and interpreting courses at all levels of undergraduate instruction. Demonstrated scholarship or research achievement. Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with colleagues, the department, and the College. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach Spanish language courses at all levels of instruction. Teaching, service and publication are required. Teaching duties include a 3/3 course load (six courses per year) of undergraduate courses, but beginning tenure-track appointments receive a significant course reduction while working toward tenure. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching and to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda. Service duties include actively recruiting, advising and mentoring Spanish majors and Certificate students. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications: Ability to teach computer-assisted translation (CAT) courses and translation and interpreting online/hybrid courses. Experience teaching Spanish heritage learners. Experience using innovative teaching methods and/or curricular design to effectively engage a diverse student body. Experience and interest in developing internships, community outreach, service learning and study abroad opportunities. COMPENSATION CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. HOW TO APPLY If you are viewing the job posting on any website other than CUNYFirst, please follow the instructions below: Go to www.cuny.edu/employment Click "Browse job openings" Search by job Opening ID number 22988 Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions Once you have registered or logged in with your user name and password, upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching and diversity statement, and a sample of scholarly writing, all as a single document. Please send three professional letters of recommendation to: Erica L. Wise Department of Modern Languages and Literatures 524 West 59th Street, 7.65.01 212-237-8577 ewise@jjay.cuny.edu Official transcripts are not required at this time, but will be required upon employment. CLOSING DATE Review of resumes to begin November 10, 2021. Posting closes on December 1, 2021. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Faculty EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Utrecht University is looking to fill the position of Chair (Full Professor) of Intercultural Communication (ICC). The Chair is positioned in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication of the Faculty of Humanities. The department focuses on the study of Western European languages and cultures in a global context. The research domain of the Chair lies within the broad field of multilingualism, focusing on the linguistic interaction between speakers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in diverse and inclusive societies. The Chair plays a leading role in the department's research in ICC, which intertwines the fields of linguistics (Utrecht Institute of Linguistics) and cultural and literary studies (Institute for Cultural Enquiry). The Chair is responsible for the one-year ICC Master’s programme, which attracts around 50 students a year. The Chair maintains close relations with colleagues in all language sections (German, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Language & Communication) of the department. Application deadline 7 November 2021. Details and how to apply here: https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/werken-bij-de-universiteit-utrecht/vacatures/chair-full-professor-of-intercultural-communication-10-fte. For more information, contact Haidee Kotze (h.kotze@uu.nl).
Dear IATIS memebrs, This is to inform you that a full-time teaching position in translation studies (with a focus on Japanese-English & English-Japanese) is open at International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan. Please refer to the following links for application details. TranslationStudies_E_sn20210602.pdf (icu.ac.jp) TranslationStudies_J_sn20210602.pdf (icu.ac.jp) With my best regards, Tomoko Tamura Tomoko TAMURA Associate Professor of Interpreting and Translation Studies Media, Communication and Culture Division of Arts and Sciences, College of Liberal Arts INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY https://www.google.com/url?q=https://researchers.icu.ac.jp/icuhp/KgApp?kyoinId%3Dymiygkgdggo%26Language%3D2&source=gmail&ust=1632358576569000&usg=AFQjCNF7f-_puyKsPRVGCEQE-UVQ990t5w">https://researchers.icu.ac.jp/icuhp/KgApp?kyoinId=ymiygkgdggo&Language=2 田村 智子 国際基督教大学 教養学部 メディア・コミュニケーション・文化メジャー 准教授（通訳翻訳学） https://www.google.com/url?q=https://researchers.icu.ac.jp/icuhp/KgApp?kyoinId%3Dymiygkgdggo&source=gmail&ust=1632358576569000&usg=AFQjCNF3z-ZJeuxkm2SmMETYwj7F7Qxdvw">https://researchers.icu.ac.jp/icuhp/KgApp?kyoinId=ymiygkgdggo
Job Announcement - Lecturer English (German) The Department of Translation Studies at the University of Graz, Austria, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position. The anticipated starting date is 15 September, 2021. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching courses on English language, culture and English-German translation, research, and administrative duties. Application deadline is 4 August, 2021. For details see the complete job announcement: English | Deutsch or https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/MB/147/99/7055
The Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies (CTIS) at the University of Manchester invites applications for a full-time, permanent post of lecturer in translation studies (teaching and research) at the Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies, University of Manchester, to start 1 Sept 2021, with a focus on audiovisual translation as a teaching specialism (among others). More details at: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=19868 Deadline for applications: 19 April 2021.
