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The School of Languages and Cultures at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Teaching (non-tenure-track clinical faculty) for a joint-appointment in French (School of Languages and Cultures) and African American Studies (School of Interdisciplinary Studies) in the College of Liberal Arts beginning in Fall 2024. The person hired for this position will generally teach four classes per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to participate in some departmental service activities. Teaching expertise should include the Diaspora of the Atlantic World, Black Transnationalism, and Francophone Cultures. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Francophone Studies, African American Studies, or related field in hand before the start of this position, must be able to conduct classes in French and in English at all levels and have previous teaching experience at the college level. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The clinical faculty position at Purdue is benefits-eligible and starts with a three-year contract (renewable), and there is a pathway to promotion to the ranks of associate and full professor. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application indicating relevant experience and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names of three potential references (letters not required for the initial screening stage). We will begin reviewing applications on December 8, 2023 and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The contract of the successful candidate will begin on August 12, 2024. A background check is required for employment in this position. For more information, click here.
NHH is pleased to announce vacancies as PhD research scholar at the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication. The department welcomes applications within three fields of research as specified below. The PhD specialisations offered by the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication aims to give dedicated students solid training in performing high quality research. The students must undertake relevant course work equivalent to 45 ECTS. Given the international focus of the department, the PhD research scholars are strongly encouraged to carry out some of their coursework abroad or at other Norwegian institutions. Qualifying education in the PhD specialisations in Professional and intercultural Communication should normally be a master’s degree in language/linguistics or translation. Emphasis will be placed on the quality and relevance of the research proposal. Some formal education in economics, business administration or other social sciences is an advantage. In the application, candidates should state explicitly which research area they are applying for. Research proposals should preferably include a sustainability perspective. Deadline for submissions: 15 Jan 2024 For more information, click here.
To complement existing excellence in CTS in researching the integration of technologies in translation and interpreting, applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Translation Studies with a specific focus on research in interpreting. The post holder will make a strong contribution to achieving the strategic goals of CTS’s expanding research programme. She/he will also contribute to PhD supervision and to postgraduate teaching on CTS’s interpreting-related programmes and will develop updates of our teaching portfolio to ensure it embraces emerging industry and research trends. Deadline for applications: 20 November For more information, click here.
It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research. The role The postholder will contribute to the production and delivery of French Language and Culture modules at Undergraduate Level, and of Translation Studies at Postgraduate level. They will be research active and contribute to the management, administration, and coordination of part of the teaching programme. Skills and experience A PhD in the area of French Studies, Translation Studies or other relevant discipline Higher Education knowledge and experience necessary to contribute to the development, production, and presentation of modules in French Language and Culture, and Translation Studies A strong record of research that is commensurate to the position. Excellent command of spoken and written English and French (level of proficiency equivalent to CEFR C2 (mastery) Deadline for applications: 11 December 2023 For more information, click here.
The School of Arts, English and Languages (AEL) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Lecturer (Education) in French Studies. You will teach at undergraduate level in the Subject Area of French and contribute to School administration /outreach /student engagement activity. The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: Hold or about to complete a PhD in an area of French Studies. Native or near native fluency in French (Native speakers of French should have near native fluency in English). Evidence of language teaching experience at tertiary level. Ability to design course materials and to plan and organise the delivery and assessment of taught courses in French Studies. Ability to contribute fully to the French Studies Curriculum at UG level. Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below. This is a fixed term post for 6 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. Deadline for applications: 20 November 2023 For more information, click here.
The Département d’études françaises in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Translation and Translation Studies from French to English at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking candidates with expertise in digital studies, applied AI, or applied translation technologies in relation to translation (general, specialized, or literary), terminology, localization, audiovisual translation, post-editing or related practices. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the pedagogical integration of technologies in both the translation programs and the language and literature programs offered by the Department. Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. Deadline for applications: 1 December 2023 For more information, click here.
Position SummaryThe Department of World Languages & Cultures invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish Translation and Interpretation with an active research agenda in the theory, practice and teaching of Translation and Interpreting Studies. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment to begin July 1, 2024. We seek candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of a diverse student body in the context of an open enrollment environment. Position DutiesThis tenure-track position includes a full-time undergraduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester, with expectations of original publication, student advising, and participation in departmental, university, and service committees. The successful candidate should expect to teach applied and theoretical courses (face-to-face or online) at all levels of the undergraduate curricula such as translation and interpreting, Spanish language, Spanish for the Professions, and/or linguistics. The successful candidate should also expect to collaborate with colleagues to expand our current translation program in the department and assist the department in outreach and recruitment, including developing cooperative relations with language service industries. Required Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent, with specialization in Spanish Translation and Interpretation Studies or related field, from an accredited institution. ABD candidates may be considered for the position, contingent on the degree being completed by June 30, 2024. Experience in teaching ES<>EN T&I courses, as well as Spanish language courses at the undergraduate level. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated industry experience in language services and Computer-assisted Translation tools and other technologies. Demonstrated experience in teaching with technology and developing online courses. Interest in serving heritage language students and ability to integrate heritage language teaching methodologies into a T&I curriculum. Demonstrated interest in applied humanities and community engagement. Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. Annual salary of $55,000 – $60,000, depending on qualifications & experience. Position comes with a generous benefits package.Applicants must complete the online application and attach the following: A letter of application that addresses relevant experience. Curriculum vitae. Contact information for three references, at least one of which must be able to speak to the candidate’s teaching abilities. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations, peer-review observation reports, teaching demo video, etc.). Unofficial graduate transcripts. Review of applications begins October 20, 2023, and will continue until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.Weber State University, an AA/EO employer, is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. The area is rich in both cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities. These include the Sundance Film Festival, Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, Ballet West, a network of hiking trails adjacent to campus, fly-fishing streams within 10 minutes, and skiing at the site of the 2002 Olympic downhill races just 18 miles from campus.If you have questions, contact the search chair: Dr. Youn Soo Kim Goldstein (younsookim@weber.edu). Apply here: https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/20937
Established in 1972, the Department of Translation of CUHK was the first of its kind in Asia. After years of development, it now offers a full range of BA, MA, MPhil and PhD programmes. Our faculty members are committed to excellence in teaching and research 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 should (i) possess a relevant PhD degree in translation or other related fields; (ii) specialize in one or more of the following areas: a) digital humanities (including corpus-based studies, psycholinguistics studies, and translation technology), b) interpreting studies, c) translation theory; and preferably (iii) have relevant teaching experience and professional qualification(s). Priority consideration will be given to those with publications both of a scholarly nature and of actual translation. The appointees will (a) teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in the area(s) named above; (b) supervise research postgraduate students; (c) develop and participate in independent and/or collaborative research projects; and (d) undertake administrative duties. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2024, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Unposting Date: Jan 5, 2024
The Department of French at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of French, with an expected start date of July 1, 2024. We seek a specialist in Francophone African literature/film and/or culture whose primary research focus lies south of the Maghreb. Knowledge of another African language spoken in Francophone Africa (e.g., Wolof, Pulaar) is highly desirable, as is additional expertise in African Diaspora Studies, Caribbean Studies, or Translation Studies. Ability to conduct courses in French is required. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate courses as well as of graduate seminars for students with a range of disciplinary interests. Evidence of the ability to conduct top-quality research is essential. Evidence of excellence/distinction in research and teaching. We encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity in higher education and who show the potential to advance the department’s goal of a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive scholarly environment. Deadline for applications: 31 October 2023 For more information, click here
The School of Modern Languages is seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Arabic Studies. You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality in Arabic language studies and the broader field of Arabic literary and cultural studies. The position is available for a period of 3 years to cover a staff secondment. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research that strengthens or complements that of others in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with research expertise in early modern/Nahḍa period (ca. 1850–1950) and qualification to teach Media Arabic and Modern Arab Culture & Society. Additional expertise in Comparative/World Literature is desirable. Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting impact and knowledge exchange along with a strong publication record and an active research agenda are essential. You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources. Deadline for applications: 2 November 2023 For more information, click here
To complement existing excellence in CTS in researching the integration of technologies in translation and interpreting, applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Translation Studies with a specific focus on research in interpreting. The post holder will make a strong contribution to achieving the strategic goals of CTS’s expanding research programme. She/he will also contribute to PhD supervision and to postgraduate teaching on CTS’s interpreting-related programmes and will develop updates of our teaching portfolio to ensure it embraces emerging industry and research trends. About you We particularly welcome candidates with; An interest in research aimed at improving access to different aspects of society (including access to public services, culture, media and education) through interpreting and/or related modalities of language-based mediation. A strong interest in the role of language/communication technologies in interpreter-mediated communication workflows and events is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to have an emerging track record of high-quality research with internationally excellent outputs, commensurate with the candidate’s career stage. She/he will have evidence of the ability to secure external research funding and will be able to evidence excellence in the development and delivery of teaching and the promotion of student experience. Deadline for applications: 20 November 2023 For more information, click here
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.
