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In a privileged location on the U.S.-Mexico border, next to the Gulf of Mexico, and within a bicultural, bilingual campus community, UTB-TSC has been offering Translation and Interpreting courses for more than three decades. UTB-TSC currently offers an Associate of Arts program in Spanish Translation, a Bachelor of Arts Major in Spanish Translation and Interpreting, a Minor in French Language and Translation, and an undergraduate Certificate in Medical Interpreting. At the graduate level, UTB offers a Certificate in Translation Studies as well as a full-fledged Master of Arts program in Spanish Translation and Interpreting. With more than 150 declared students in these programs, no less than a dozen different courses and sections in T&I are offered every semester, ranging from foundation, sophomore courses in Translation to specialized courses in Legal Translation, Simultaneous Interpreting, Audiovisual Translation, Translation Technologies, Finance and Business Translation and Literary Translation, among others. Details about the Translation and Interpreting courses and programs can be found online at www.utb.edu/translation Duties: Successful candidate must be willing to teach online courses on a regular basis. Ability to teach Translation Technologies is preferred. Strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching of Spanish Translation and Interpreting. Education: Ph.D. in Translation Studies or Spanish with a closely related area of specialization is required. 18+ Graduate credit hours in French, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese or Arabic a plus. ABD status may exceptionally be considered. Native or near-native command of English & Spanish required. Experience: Candidates must provide evidence of an active scholarly agenda and commitment to teaching excellence in the field of Translation Studies and T&I Training. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and willingness to participate in the growth, expansion and coordination of the existing programs. Expertise in Legal Translation and/or Court Interpreting a priority. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Deadline: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. The review process will start in early January 2013. Application Procedure: Download and complete a faculty application from: www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment, Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and transcripts (a copy will be acceptable for applying). Submit application materials to: Office of Human Resources The University of Texas at Brownsville 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 882-8205 - Fax (956) 882-7476 For additional details, please address queries to: José Dávila-Montes, PhD jose.davila@utb.edu Coordinator of T&I programs. Department of Modern Languages The Univeristy of Texas at Brownsville 251 South Hall 80 Fort Brown 78526 Brownsville, TX (956) 882-8215 · www.utb.edu/translation
Code fonction: MER Classe maximum: 23 Corps: Personnel enseignant Taux d'activité: 100% Lieu de travail: Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation Délai d'inscription: 23-11-2012 Référence: 720 Pièce(s) jointe(s) Poste-MER-FR-2012_cahier des charges.pdf (PDF, 151,09kb) Description du poste Il s'agit d'un poste à temps plein pour l'enseignement et la recherche dans les domaines de la traductologie et de la traduction spécialisée. Titre et compétences exigés Doctorat en traductologie (ou dans un domaine connexe). Langue maternelle ou de culture : français.Langues de travail : anglais et au moins une autre langue officielle de la Faculté. Expérience de l'enseignement au niveau universitaire.Expérience de la recherche. Publications.Expérience de la traduction professionnelle. Entrée en fonction 1er août 2013 ou date à convenir. Contact Les dossiers de candidature constitués conformément aux indications données dans le cahier des charges du poste, doivent être déposés exclusivement en ligne avant le 23 novembre 2012, en cliquant sur le bouton ci-dessous « Postuler/Apply now ». Aucun dossier papier ne sera accepté. Des renseignements complémentaires peuvent être obtenus auprès du secrétariat du Décanat de la Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation (Christine.Pollano@unige.ch). L'Université de Genève offre des conditions d’engagement motivantes dans un cadre de travail stimulant. En nous rejoignant, vous aurez l'occasion de mettre en valeur vos compétences ainsi que votre personnalité et contribuer activement au rayonnement d'une Institution fondée en 1559. https://jobs.icams.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=10781
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Spanish University of Massachusetts Boston The Department of Latin American and Iberian Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Spanish to start September 1, 2013. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to implement, with other faculty, undergraduate curricular tracks in “Translation Studies” and “Language, Culture and Society,” and must be prepared to teach courses such as: Language Arts: How Spanish Works; Problems of Syntax in Spanish and English; Translation and Interpretation; Varieties of Spanish in the Americas; Language and Power in Latin America; History of the Spanish Language; and courses in UMass Boston’s General Education program. Minimum Qualifications: PhD required in Translation/Interpretation or Spanish with an MA in Translation and/or Interpretation or equivalent. PhD must be awarded by no later than August 2013 Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarship and to teaching excellence in an urban public university Familiarity with theoretical concepts as well as practice-based translation skills would be valued Interest and experience in new technologies would also be a plus Native or near native fluency in Spanish and English required Applications should contain a cover letter, a current CV, official graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, sample syllabi of relevance to this position and brief statements about scholarship and teaching philosophy. Please send completed applications by December 1, 2012. Please indicate whether you plan to attend this year’s MLA Convention. Address application to Ann Blum, Chair, Hispanic Studies Department, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125. The University of Massachusetts Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer.
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Job opportunity: The position of university teacher in English translation and interpreting at the University of Tampere, Finland. The job is meant for a native speaker of English and requires good knowledge of Finnish. The job description and further information about the application procedure (in Finnish) can be found at:http://www.uta.fi/ltl/rekrytointi.html (2. ENGLANNIN KIELEN, KIRJALLISUUDEN JA KÄÄNTÄMISEN YLIOPISTO-OPETTAJA (englannin kääntäminen ja tulkkaus))The deadline for job application is 2 October 2012 at 15.45 (UTC +3).
Research and teaching expertise in Translation Studies and Spanish is essential, as is native or near-native speaker competence in Spanish. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and innovative subject team. We particularly welcome applicants who have a thorough knowledge of teaching within Higher Education and who are familiar with theoretical concepts as well as the practice-based skills. The post will be available from January 2013. For an informal discussion please contact Professor Diane Watt (e-mail: d.watt@surrey.ac.uk, telephone: 01483 683779). To apply online, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Mrs Rebecca Varcoe via e-mail on r.varcoe@surrey.ac.uk or by telephone on 01483 686255 quoting reference number 8939. Closing date for applications: 10th October 2012 Presentations and Interview board to be held w/c 22nd October. The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy
Each block involves up to four two-hour practical translation classes per week, and lasts for five weeks. In each case, the teaching would be suitable for one single visiting lecturer or could alternatively be shared between more people to allow for different visiting lecturers' specialisations. In addition, visiting lecturers will be expected to supervise and mark longer translation projects (for an extra fee), and to set and mark an examination. The basic rate of pay is £115.56 per two-hour session. The appointments will be for one year in the first instance. Appointments made will be dependent on having more than one student for that language combination. Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please select "Job Search" then enter the job title or vacancy reference number SS 2012 143 TAA into "Keywords". Please complete and upload an application form as directed. Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Naomi Anderson-Eyles via e-mail: n.andersoneyles@imperial.ac.uk.
https://jobs.icams.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=9762 La Faculté de traduction et d'interprétation de Genève a ouvert un poste de professeur assistant à l'unité d'arabe. Ci-dessous, vous trouverez le lien internet qui permet de consulter l'annonce et de postuler en ligne. https://jobs.icams.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=9762
The main responsibility of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching and research activity of the Division of English Language and Applied Linguistics, especially in delivering modules on postgraduate degree programmes (both on campus and by distance learning), and also contributing to the development of research postgraduate activity. Some administrative duties will be involved. The appointed person will also be expected to undertake research of an international standard. Main Duties To deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities within the specified subject area and within own area of subject specialism to undergraduates and post graduates, predominantly through allocated lectures and seminars, but also through methods appropriate to distance learning, so that the School’s teaching objectives are met. To plan, design and develop course objectives and material To set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students To design own teaching work including guidance notes and handouts in accordance with the objectives of the teaching programme To contribute to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes To identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with colleagues and make recommendations on how this should be achieved To provide pastoral care for students within own area to ensure that issues are dealt with in a timely and effective manner To contribute to new teaching approaches and to curriculum development To plan and develop research contributions to subject area using methodologies, critical evaluations, interpretations, analyses and other appropriate techniques To secure research funding for innovative projects To suggest and contribute to the development of research techniques, models and methods in collaboration with colleagues To disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective media such as publication, research seminars etc To supervise and examine PhD students Person Specification Essential Excellent publications record demonstrated by existing and forthcoming publications Demonstrated experience of teaching in Higher Education Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office Demonstrated skills in managing, motivating and counselling colleagues and students Desirable Demonstrated ability to attract research funding Experience of postgraduate supervision Teaching or research-related administrative experience in a university context The Department of English: Division of English Language and Applied Linguistics The Department of English is one of the largest centres of teaching and research on English language and literature in the country, with a distinguished history that reaches back 100 years. Its staff includes internationally-respected authorities in many branches of English language studies, broadly conceived (from narratology to corpus linguistics), Applied Linguistics, and in all the major periods and writers of the literature (from Chaucer to J.G.Ballard). We run several taught Masters programmes in TEFL, Applied Linguistics and Translation Studies (both on campus and at distance), and approximately 40 students are completing doctorates under our supervision at any point in time. The undergraduate body comprises approximately 100 single honours and 100 joint honours students in each of the three years. Our single honours programmes include a Single Honours and Joint Honours programme in English Language as well as programmes focusing on English Literature. There is a lively research culture here, in many aspects of discourse studies, language learning and teaching, and corpus linguistics. The School of English, Drama and American & Canadian Studies The School specialises in English and American literature, performance and culture alongside English Language studies and work in US and Canadian politics and history. It has one of the largest undergraduate cohorts in the university and a thriving community of postgraduate students. About 70 academic staff are employed by the School. The School is part of the College of Arts and Law. Email: j.m.littlemore@bham.ac.uk.
Internship at Arabia Books, 70 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9AH, www.arabiabooks.co.uk. Fulltime (Mon-Fri, 9am-5am), October – December 2012 (with slight flexibility on dates) We are offering a versatile internship with a lot of opportunities to work independently. The Internship will primarily involve Editorial work with a contemporary literary text translated from the Arabic, though the successful applicant will have an overview of the entire publishing process. This is a great opportunity for those looking to begin a career in publishing, as you will gain an insight into the operations of a publishing house, as well as valuable contacts and hands-on experience. Applicants must have a Masters degree or the equivalent or higher from a UK HEI, or be enrolled in a PhD programme at a UK HEI, and be able to secure a leave from studies for the period of the internship. Eligibility follows AHRC PG studentship guidelines. The successful applicant will have excellent written and spoken English, good communication and organisational skills, be proficient in MS Office and have a passion for publishing and literature in translation, particularly Arabic literature. Experience in Arabic-to-English literary translation is desirable. The internship provides a monthly stipend based on AHRC guidelines. The internship holder will be expected to provide a short final report in writing before receiving the final instalment of the stipend. Please send a letter of application and CV (including names of two references) to the above address, or as attachments to the first email address below, by 15 August 2012. Finalists will be interviewed in London. Contact: Harry Hall, info@hauspublishing.com / Prof Marilyn Booth (Director, CASAW), m.booth@ed.ac.uk
The IIS secondary curriculum seeks to educate young adults in the faith, history and cultures of Muslim peoples through a multidisciplinary, civilisational and humanistic approach to the study of Islam, including history, social studies, the arts, architecture, literature, science, and philosophy. The curriculum materials are translated into a number of languages. The Translations Officer will undertake the day-to-day operations for the coordination of the translation of secondary materials from English into Arabic, French, Gujarati, Urdu, and Tajik and other languages. The Officer will coordinate the translation process from manuscript to printing. The postholder will also ensure that all translations meet readability and pedagogical standards at the secondary level and take into account cultural sensitivities. Responsibilities will include constructing a plan for translations, recruitment of contractual translators and reviewers, working closely with community stakeholders, tracking translations, assisting with the final editing and formatting of materials and ensuring that translations meet budgets and timelines. Duties may also include translating materials in the candidate’s language(s) of expertise. Ideal candidates will possess a graduate degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics or other language related discipline. Familiarity of one or more of the languages will be an asset. Candidates will have experience in coordinating translation projects, preferably in a publishing environment, excellent administrative and organisational skills along with good interpersonal skills. Applicants will be experienced in translating materials in one or more of the languages mentioned above at the secondary level. Familiarity with Quark Xpress and In-Page software is also desirable. Please apply online with CV at www.iis.ac.uk (‘Job Vacancies’ link) where you can also download the job description and person specification. If you have any queries, please email Caroline Gomez in Human Resources cgomez@iis.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is Monday 30 July 2012.
A new round of Birmingham Fellowships has just opened. Details can be found at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/excellence/fellows/index.aspx. These are exceptional opportunities for outstanding early-career researchers (for instance, they are permanent, and the terms of eligibility are quite widely drawn). The sidebar on the main page offers sections ‘about’, ‘apply’ (including a very useful FAQ), and ‘priority areas’ (of which the one most likely to be of interest will probably be ‘Language, Text and Performance’). Please do read the details, and, if you think this is an opportunity you’d like to look into, just click on the relevant contact email for your chosen priority area (or, if none of the areas seems to fit, use the email that’s given for people outside the priority areas).
