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The Department of Translation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is now recruiting for Assistant/Associate Professor, who is expected to join us in August 2022. The deadline for application is 31 January 2022. For more details and submit applications, please visit here.
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).
The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Traductology and Translation with focus on French to English or English to French translation. Expertise in one or more of the following areas will be an asset: syntax, morphology, lexicology, semantics, terminology, and/or stylistics. Other assets are: expertise in literary translation, first-hand knowledge of the world of professional translation in Canada, and practice of translation between French or English and another Romance language (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan). The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022. Location: British ColumbiaDate posted: 2021-09-27Advertised until: 2021-11-10 For more info see here.
The School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University seeks to appoint a qualified individual to the role of Teaching Fellow. We welcome applications from those with extensive teaching experience who can take a key role in delivering Chinese and English interpreting teaching to students on the MA in Translation Studies programme and at the same time contribute to our undergraduate Chinese Studies programme. The successful applicant will have expertise in teaching Chinese and English interpreting and translation, in teaching the use of CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tools, specifically SDL Trados and memoQ, and in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at all levels. Read more here. Deadline for application 28 September 2021.
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
Postdoc Fellowship opportunity at Hong Kong Baptist University Three-year appointment Salary: HK$ 406,550 (about US$ 52,200) per year (adjustable every year) Conference/Research allowance: HK$ 12,920 (about US$ 1,600) per year Qualification: Obtained PhD on or after 1 January 2018 or will complete PhD by 31 August 2022 Deadline: 17 September 2021 To apply contact: ctn@hkbu.edu.hk (Centre for Translation, Hong Kong Baptist University)
SOAS Centre for Translation Studies just advertise a new, exciting opening at SOAS, for a Lecturer in East Asian Translation Studies. Even though this is a 3 years fixed-term position, this will be a great opportunity for TS scholars interested in East Asia. Please vist SOAS website: https://vacancies.soas.ac.uk/job/179534
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
UIC now invites candidates for this position which is expected to be filled in September 2021 Job Description Candidates with expertise in the following areas: Translation Technology, Computer-aided Translation, Putonghua-English Interpreting, Chinese-English Practical Translation and Translation Theory. More...
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Lecturer in French And Interpreting The School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies is looking to recruit a Lecturer in French and Interpreting to join our dynamic department of Language and Communication Studies. The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching in French language (beginner’s, Post-GCSE and Post A-level), and lead on our two interpreting modules, which focus on public service interpreting and conference interpreting. You will also carry out teaching-related duties, such as preparing classes, coordinating placement tests, creating and marking examinations and assessments, and providing quality feedback to students. You will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the French language subject area and work collaboratively with a team of colleagues to ensure that modules are delivered to the highest standard. The post holder is also expected to contribute to the wider School community and support recruitment and outreach events and will take on the role of Academic Coordinator for Study Abroad for our French language students. We also have a vibrant research environment, and the post holder will be expected to contribute to this through high-quality publications and funding bids, as well as to participate in our research talks. We very much encourage applications for this post from Early Career academics and will look to provide mentoring and additional support to help support career development. This full-time post is available from 1 August 2021 on an indefinite basis. Applications from women candidates and those from a minority ethnic background are particularly welcome as these groups are currently underrepresented within the School. Closing date: 20 April 2021. https://myview.uea.ac.uk/webrecruitment/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01007751
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.
