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Post Details The closing date for this post is midnight on Friday 30th June 2017. Start date: 1 January 2018 (or by mutual agreement). The Post The Division of Literature and Languages (L&L) wishes to recruit a leading researcher of international standing in the field of Translation and Interpreting Studies to the post of Professor. Language specialty is open, but preference will be given to those working in at least one of the core languages on offer at Stirling: Spanish, French or Mandarin. The University's Strategic Plan 2016-21 sets out our ambitions to grow in terms of postgraduate numbers and research income generation, to increase partnerships and external engagement, and to further develop internationalisation across all our operations. In accordance with that strategic ambition, the appointee will make a significant contribution to our taught programmes, developing international recruitment and forging new international partnerships. Furthermore, the appointee will be expected to pursue an ambitious programme of research, including large funding applications and research outputs to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), to recruit and supervise postgraduate research students in their field of expertise to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate porgrammes, and to assume administrative duties as prescribed by the Head of Division. The successful candidate will evidence the capacity to sustain and enhance the considerable research profile of L&L at Stirling, to lead further development generally, and to pursue opportunities for collaborative activities across the Faculty. The post will: Provide research leadership and strengthen research income generation in key strategic areas of Translation and Interpreting Studies. Provide essential capacity at senior level to support both Divisional needs around mentoring and leadership, and involvement in strategic planning and decision-making at Faculty and University levels. Increase the percentage of REF returns at 3* (or above) and enhance the international reputation and standing of L&L. Both of these aims are consistent with and further the University’s REF strategy. Provide research leadership and increase the capacity for research collaborations – internally and externally, and both with academic and non-academic partners – in key strategic areas of Translation and Interpreting Studies. Provide expertise and leadership in core and popular areas of Translation and Interpreting provision for undergraduate and Masters programmes as well as supervision of PhD candidates. Secure the coherence and enhance the international standing and recruitment appeal of L&L across all areas of activity. Description of Duties The successful candidate will: Enhance research capacity and provide leadership in the field of Translation and Interpreting Studies. Produce high-quality publications of a world-leading or internationally excellent standard in light of the strategic planning for REF2021. Provide strategic leadership in programme development, student recruitment and curriculum innovation. Contribute to the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula in L&L. Take on other administrative functions within the Division and the Faculty as prescribed by the Head of Division or Dean of the Faculty. Essential Criteria Qualifications A doctorate in translation and/or interpreting studies or a relevant area. Research An established internationally recognised academic research profile. A strong track record of securing external funding for research and knowledge transfer, relative to benchmarks in our field. Experience of successfully leading research projects and teams. A track record of peer-review publications to levels of world-leading or international excellence and a strong REF profile. A proven ability to develop research links with stakeholders in the UK and overseas. Significant experience of successful postgraduate research supervision and supervision of taught postgraduate and undergraduate research student projects. Experience of research-led teaching. Demonstrably advanced skills in relevant research methods. Leadership & Academic Management Excellent proven leadership skills in academic administrative roles. Strong links with industry or policy or third sector linkages. Teaching Experience of, and commitment to, providing high quality teaching within higher education. Native or near-native ability in language speciality. Ability and willingness to teach across the curriculum, particularly to contribute to core areas of translation and/or interpreting. Experience of supervising postgraduate students. Experience of curriculum development and management. Skills, Attitudes & Behaviour Effective interpersonal skills including communication (written and verbal), presentation and team working skills. Enthusiasm, flexibility, reliability and ability to meet deadlines. A self-reliance and ability to cope with pressure and conflicting demands. An ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, and with colleagues outside the University. Personal Qualities Ability to instigate and chair research and collaborative partnerships with other educational institutions or other bodies. Positive attitude and self-motivation. Ability to promote a collegiate approach and develop team spirit and team coherence and to foster inter-disciplinary team work. Develop and communicate a clear vision of strategic direction. Willingness to support international activities. Desirable Criteria Experience of managing an academic department/division, with a creative and innovative approach to teaching and research. Experience of Chairing committees and participating in Institutional decision making and governance. Expertise in Interpreting between English and language speciality, with preference given to: Spanish, French, or Mandarin. Additional Information Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Head of Division, Dr Andrew Hass, andrew.hass@stir.ac.uk, 01786 466240, or the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Professor Richard Oram r.d.oram@stir.ac.uk 01786 467584. For furhter information and to apply, please visit http://www.stir.ac.uk/about/jobs/details/index.html?id=QUUFK026203F3VBQB7V79V7NE&nPostingID=1456&nPostingTargetID=1386&mask=extstirling&lg=UK
The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Translation Studies with expertise in any area of the field combined with native or near-native competence in at least one of the following five languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The successful applicant will be required to teach at all levels of undergraduate provision, across a range of modules (including the School’s Interdisciplinary modules), and to lead on the MA Translation Studies which forms part of the European Commission's EMT network. The successful applicant must have a PhD or equivalent in Translation Studies and should also have a strong research profile commensurate with career stage. There will be an opportunity to engage with and shape the research activities of the School. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early career researcher with an interest in furthering their teaching experience in tandem with growing their research profile. The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 1 September 2017. For full details, please see: https://jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=FA0223 For further information about the School, please see: http://beta.www.hull.ac.uk/Study/Faculties/face/school-of-histories-languages-and-cultures.aspx For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Chris Harris, Head of School: chris.harris@hull.ac.uk
Placed On: Friday 12 May 2017Closing Date: Sunday 28 May 2017 The Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath seeks to recruit a Teaching Fellow who will be responsible for delivering high-quality Masters-level teaching on the Department’s prestigious MA in Interpreting and Translation and MA in Translation with Business Interpreting (Chinese), which launched in September 2016. This is an opportunity to join a highly successful team at a time of expansion and to contribute to the development of the programmes we offer. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver units in translation and related skills, including proofreading and editing, in cooperation with the existing teaching team, which may include the delivery of training in liaison interpreting for business clients. They will be asked to supervise student dissertations, and will be closely involved in the recruitment of students to the programmes. The successful candidate will have a professional background in translation, with extensive experience of translating from English into Chinese. They will have native competence in Chinese, but will also have an excellent standard of English. They will have a sound understanding of the workings of the translation industry in the UK and in Chinese-speaking territories, and experience of providing training in translation. They will be familiar with the latest technological developments in the field. Experience of delivering tuition at Masters level is an advantage. However, further training and development will be available to the successful candidate. This is a part time post, working 21.9 hours per week (0.6 FTE). For further details and to apply, visit https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=DC4891
About Kyung Hee UniversityKyung Hee University is composed of three campuses which are Seoul, Global in Suwon and Gwangneung. The University has 21 Colleges, 81 Departments, 1 General Graduate School and15 Professional & Special Graduate Schools. Kyung Hee University is comprised of 1,431, faculties, around 1,800 staff members and around 32,000 students. For the past decade, Kyung Hee University have witnessed a notable growth and a rise in the university’s stature through forward-looking and adventurous endeavors in education, research, public service and praxis. Foreseeing the future of academics, Kyung Hee University established five major areas of Connective Cooperation Clusters: Biotech and Health, Future Science, Civilization, Arts and Culture, and Social Physical Education. These clusters will lead Kyung Hee University to become a world-class university with a distinct academic identity symbolized by the slogan “Scholarship and Practice” while fulfilling the founding principle of “creating a civilized world.” Assistant Professor of Translation and Interpretation, School of EnglishThe Applicant must have at least one (1) academic papers published in internationally peer reviewed journals listed in the A&HCI during May 12th, 2013 to May 22nd, 2017. How to Apply 1. Website Below is the direct job opening web-site address where you can upload your information.https://bang.khu.ac.kr/hjis2/ 2. Click on English at the upper right on the screen if you are unable to read Korean Click on "Opening Positions" on the page to see the opening statusClick on the "Faculty Pool Registration" on the left side of the pageFill in the required information: Application, cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of research, papers and publications, final degree’s papers etc. Click “Apply for a Faculty Position” to finalize and register your application Please note that forgetting this step will invalidate your application Recruitment Period – 09:00, May 12th, 2017 ~ 17:00. May 22nd, 2017 Modification is available during the period1st step of the screening will be fully based on your application Contact InformationPlease contact us for further information on the positions and other inquiries to the Faculty Affairs Team.Email khsa0031@khu.ac.krPhone +82-2-961-0051 (Seoul Campus)
Closing Date: 26 May 2017. The School of Modern Languages wishes to appoint a fixed-term Teaching Fellow in Translation Studies to replace Dr Francis Jones during his AHRC-funded project on poetry and translation. This is a 0.8FTE post for a duration of 10 months (1 September 2017 to 30 June 2018). The successful candidate will be expected to offer MA-level teaching in the areas of translation studies, literary translation, translation and/or interpreting as a profession, and research methods. You must hold a good first degree in a subject area relevant to the post, and a PhD in a relevant subject area (where the PhD is still in progress, it must be due to be submitted by September 2017). You should also have experience of university-level teaching and assessment in Translation Studies. You must have native or near-native fluency in English. Advanced knowledge of one of the languages taught on postgraduate Translation Studies courses (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese) is desirable. You must have the qualities required to provide excellent teaching at postgraduate level. For Informal enquiries please contact Francis Jones. Francis.jones@ncl.ac.uk +44 (0)191 208 7796. Further details: https://vacancies.ncl.ac.uk/ViewVacancyV2.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0+ld8aNkwYmE/jKSoZYl0+5S9JBdi560I2qnfsTFQ6QUxJ0vF886ExM0JeYQ6EgoHGXrvTiRuaGm9CJUZ9zhNncmtVi1SStYQkuCEnmSEG+ahsBFtaPdo2Y8uOIKy2Fv/q8SBTsfrITA==
CERN is the world's largest particle physics research facility and its current scientific programme aims at piercing the secrets of the creation of the Universe. You can be a part of all this by joining the Translation, Minutes and Council Support group in the Director-General's unit, where you will translate from French to English a wide variety of documents, ranging from public outreach material and non-specialist articles for in-house publications and the CERN website to technical specifications, legal contracts, safety procedures and staff rules and regulations. Your English drafting skills will also come to the fore when you write the minutes for meetings of CERN's governing bodies, where the Member States discuss key policy issues. You will also contribute actively to the standardisation of English across the Organization, as well as to the development of the TM group's computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools. You will receive support and guidance from other, more senior translators in performing all these tasks. As a translator/minute-writer you will: Translate a wide range of administrative, technical and scientific documents into English, mainly from French. Write minutes and summary records, in English, for the meetings of CERN's governing bodies and associated working groups. Edit texts drafted in English by native and non-native writers. Contribute to standardising the English used across the Organization. Participate in the development of CERN's computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools. Requirements: Master's degree in the field of translation, or equivalent. The experience required for this post is: A perfect mastery of English as the target language, excellent drafting skills and an in-depth knowledge of French as the main source language are essential for this position. Some professional experience as a translator in a staff position or in a freelance capacity. The following would also be an advantage: The ability to translate from other European languages, especially German. Some experience of précis or minute-writing, although on-the-job training in these skills will in any case be a key component of the post. The technical competencies required for this post are: Translation. Knowledge of Computer Assisted Translation tools. Minute writing. Text editing and proof-reading. The behavioural competencies required for this post are: Demonstrating accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises. Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting. Achieving results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind. Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities. Good knowledge of other European languages would be an asset. Eligibility and closing date: Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation. This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 30.05.2017. By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any relevant information and that you inform the recruitment service if you wish your file to be removed from the database. Note on Employment Conditions We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. To apply, visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/53815/translator-minute-writer/?TrackID=74984&utm_source=jbe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DateUnknown&BatchID=695#sc=jbe&me=email&cm=2017-04-24
Key responsibilities Teaching and developing courses in translation English-Dutch-English (theoretical and applied) and translation studies, at undergraduate and graduate levels, in lecture and seminar formats; Willingness to do research in the areas specified above, preferably in relation to the following sub-specialisations: Literary Translation, Legal Translation, Multimodal Translation & Subtitling. The candidate will gradually develop his/her own research agenda; Supervision of MA theses, within the MA Linguistics track Translation in Theory & Practice (Dutch/English); Contribution to administrative duties within LUCL; The successful candidate will closely collaborate with other members of LUCL and especially with the staff of the MA Linguistics track Translation in Theory and Practice. Selection criteria A PhD in Translation or a related field, with demonstrable experience and expertise in translation (English-Dutch-English) and/or translation studies; Proven ability to teach BA and MA courses within the field of translation (English-Dutch-English) and/or translation studies, and to design new courses in this area, in close cooperation with colleagues in the MA Linguistics track Translation in Theory and Practice. Applicants are expected to have skills that are relevant for translation from Dutch to English and English to Dutch, translation studies, CAT tools, terminology, Literary/Legal/Multimodal translation. Information on the MA Linguistics track Translation in Theory & Practice (Dutch/English) for the academic year 2016-2017 can be found at MA https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/4749/linguistics-translation-in-theory-and-practice-dutch-english; Proven experience in supervising BA/MA theses on topics relating to translation or translation studies; Excellent research qualities in the area of translation (theoretical or applied) as proven by publication record; Excellent didactic qualities (teaching evaluations; tertiary teaching qualification; etc.); Administrative abilities, as measured against relative seniority; The successful applicant will be expected to have at least a near-native-speaker level of competence in both English and Dutch (i.e. equivalent to a C2 qualification in the Common European Framework of Reference); applicants who do not fulfil this requirement will not be considered; Upon appointment, the successful candidate is required to enter a nationally standardised tertiary teaching skills certification track (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs), successful completion of which is a condition for extension of contract and tenure. Applications Candidates should submit *one* pdf document named ‘Family name – Given name – vacancy number’. This pdf should include: • A motivation letter;• A detailed cv, listing education and employment history, publications, grants and awards, etc.;• A teaching statement (a description of courses taught and teaching interest);• A research agenda with clear potential for grant applications to external funding agencies;• Names, positions and contact information for three referees (no reference letters). These documents should be submitted to vacatureslucl@hum.leidenuniv.nl, no later than May 14th 2017, mentioning the vacancy number in the subject line. Further information: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/17-124.html
Duties The appointee will be required to: engage in teaching and related learning activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; assume an important role in curriculum design and development; undertake academic research in his/her area of expertise, including but not limited to application for external research grants; provide administrative support for academic development and departmental objectives, and play an active role in programme management; render professional service to the discipline and/or the community at large; and perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. Appointee at Professor level will be expected to provide academic leadership in his/her area of expertise. Qualifications Applicants should have: a PhD degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with the specialism in Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting (involving Cantonese and/or Putonghua); relevant post-qualification teaching and research experience and a proven record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements; a high level of fluency in English; a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities and professional service. Applicants for appointment at Assistant Professor level should normally have evidence-based research experience (as supported by evidence of research projects and outputs). Experience of postdoctoral research positions will be a plus but not required. Applicants for appointment at Professor and Associate Professor level should have substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or professional achievements. Candidates with less experience will be considered for appointment at a lower level. Remuneration and Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor and Professor level. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/TC.htm. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Application Please submit application form via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk; by fax at (852) 2764 3374; or by mail to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. If you would like to provide a separate curriculum vitae, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Application forms can be obtained via the above channels or downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.
The department is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Translation and Interpreting from 1st September 2017 to 31 August 2018. The appointed candidate will be responsible for delivering a theory module on the Principles of Translation and Interpreting and also contribute to the teaching of Technologies of Translation. The core teaching will be at the postgraduate level to a mixed group of students pursing MA studies in TI in different modern language strands. It is crucial that the successful applicant is able to develop and deliver the core theoretical module that brings together the underlying principles that are then pursued in individual language strands. The appointed candidate will also contribute to the supervision of MA dissertations and form a part of the joint delivery of TI programmes. The ability to offer or contribute to a module on L2 Writing would be an advantage. Qualifications and skills required The successful candidate will have a post-graduate qualification in a relevant area, with demonstrable recent professional experience of translation and interpreting teaching/work. You should also have a professional qualification in translation and interpreting. Whilst this post is directed at teaching and scholarship, a strong research background will be essential to fulfil the department’s goal to deliver research-led teaching. For further details and to apply for this role, visit http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AYV981/lecturer-in-translation-and-interpreting/
The Department of Portuguese is an established and lively scholarly community that includes speakers of European, Brazilian and other varieties of Portuguese. The department offers an undergraduate degree in Portuguese Studies concentrating on Portuguese as a Foreign Language with selected courses in interpretation and translation, foreign language pedagogy, literary studies and history. At the undergraduate level the Department also teaches Portuguese language within the Faculty of Law and offers elective courses in Portuguese as a foreign language to students from all faculties of the University. At the postgraduate level the Department offers three MA programmes (an MA in Portuguese Language and Culture, an MA in Translation Studies(Portuguese-Chinese) and MA in Second Language Acquisition) and two PhD areas in (i) Applied Linguistics (Portuguese) and (ii) Literary and Intercultural Studies (Portuguese). Applicants must hold a PhD in Translation Studies or in a related area OF PORTUGUESE STUDIES. Applicants should have an excellent record of internationally recognized research and publication and a demonstrated potential for outstanding research. Applicants should also have native or near-native fluency in Portuguese along with experience teaching Portuguese as a second/foreign language. Applications in all areas of Translation Studies will be considered, but those in the areas of translation theories or with the translation interpretation skills will be particularly welcome. A good command of English is also preferred. The position’s rank is open at Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, although a senior appointment is preferred. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in as early as August 2017. Full details: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment/showJobDetails.do?jobRefNo=FAH%2FFAP%2FDPORT%2F03%2F2017
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg The Department of Translation and Interpreting at Wits is seeking to employ a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer or Associate Lecturer in Interpreting Studies. Candidates should have experience in training liaison, consecutive and simultaneous interpreters, have native or near native competence in English and at least one other language, preferably two, and be able to handle training across a range of language combinations Further information from: Prof Judith Inggs - Judith.inggs@wits.ac.za https://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Modern Languages University of Birmingham - School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music Location: Birmingham Salary: £39,324 to £73,018 see advert text Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Placed on: 8th February 2017 Closes: 9th March 2017 Job Ref: 56653 (6 posts) Grade 8/9 - £39,324 - £73,018 (Lecturer salary from £39,324 - £46,924 a year with potential progression (to £52,793 a year)). (Senior Lecturer/Reader salary from £48,327- £55,998 a year with potential progression (to £73,018 a year)). The successful candidate will be appointed at the grade appropriate to their experience and qualifications. The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Birmingham is seeking to make six appointments at Lecturer or (for suitable candidates) Senior Lecturer level. These posts are part of a significant programme of investment in the Department of Modern Languages. The appointments will both reinforce and expand existing research and education strengths, following the recent appointment of three Chairs. The Lecturers/Senior Lecturers will contribute to the Department’s renewed vision for the future of Modern Languages as it is studied and researched in the University. The successful candidates will be excellent researchers, holding or close to completing a PhD or equivalent qualifications and with ambitious future agendas for research, impact, and external funding bids that complement and expand current activity in the Department. The appointees will be excellent teachers, and will contribute at all degree programme levels, including both core and specialist modules. Applications are welcome both from candidates who undertake research in cultural study (broadly defined) and from those who undertake research in linguistics. The Department will give consideration both to applicants who specialize in one language area, and to those who specialize in more than one language. The Department welcomes applications from specialists in any relevant time period, country, or geographical area, and also from those who undertake interdisciplinary work. Areas of particular interest to the Department include: Translation & Interpreting; Modern Languages & Technology (including Inter-medial studies); Language Pedagogy; Exile; Sexuality; Atlantic Studies/Hemispheric Studies/Global cultural studies; Aesthetics and/or Cognitive Literary studies, but consideration will be given to all outstanding candidates. The Department of Modern Languages sits within the School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music in the College of Arts and Law. The College of Arts and Law is recognised as one of the strongest and largest concentrations of Humanities and Law scholars in the UK. The College’s results in REF 2014 show its research to be amongst the best in the world, with six of the College's units of assessment ranked in the top 5 in the UK. The College is committed to developing the careers of all staff and has introduced an enhanced package of support for individual scholarship including generous study-leave arrangements, alongside which the University has created a suite of programmes to foster the development of future academic leaders. As members of the College of Arts and Law, the Lecturers/Senior Lecturers will join a lively and flourishing community with opportunities for intellectual and other leadership, challenging and rewarding teaching, and a collegiate and highly ambitious research environment. For further information about these posts please contact Professor Andrew Ginger, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. Email: a.ginger@bham.ac.uk Closing date: 9th March 2017 : 56653 Further information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000 or visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobs
