JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010
Organisation: University of Cyprus
Title of post: Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Literary Translation
Qualifications sought:
Application deadline: 27 August 2010
Description of post: The Department of English Studies, University of Cyprus, announces one (1) position at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the area of Literary Translation (including theatre) . Eligible candidates are required to be fluent both in English and Greek. Knowledge of additional languages would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the Department’s new section Translation Studies by teaching practical translation courses as well as theoretical courses in Literary Translation in relation to Intercultural Studies. According to the Law of the University of Cyprus, all candidates must have successfully completed their PhD-Degree by the date of application. Closing date is August 27, 2010.
For the complete announcement and information on how to apply, please visit:
http://www.ucy.ac.cy/data/hure/akdm%20kenes%20thesis/AGG/greek1.pdf (in Greek)
http://www.ucy.ac.cy/data/hure/akdm%20kenes%20thesis/AGG/english1.pdf (in English)
Contact:http://www.ucy.ac.cy/data/hure/akdm%20kenes%20thesis/AGG/greek1.pdf (in Greek)
http://www.ucy.ac.cy/data/hure/akdm%20kenes%20thesis/AGG/english1.pdf (in English)
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Posted by: George Floros
on Jun 27, 10 | 12:52 pm
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009
Organisation: University of Leicester
Title of post: Chair In Translation Studies
Qualifications sought:
Application deadline: 10th January 2010
Description of post: The School of Modern Languages at the University of Leicester is seeking a Professor of Translation Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to set up an MA programme in Translation Studies and contribute to the teaching and research culture of the School. It is expected that they will have expertise and experience in Translation Studies as a professional set of competencies, as well as having published internationally recognised research in an area of Translation Studies such as the politics of cultural transfer, transmedial adaptations including the visual arts, Internet and the blogosphere. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Sharon Wood (slw26@le.ac.uk) or Dr Ann Miller (am84@le.ac.uk)
Contact:Katherine Fletcher (Recruitment Administrator) Email: uatemp3@le.ac.uk Telephone: 01162 252 3322
Additional comments: Candidates are asked to apply online at www.http://www2.le.ac.uk/
Posted by: Katherine Fletcher
on Dec 08, 09 | 3:26 pm
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009
Organisation: University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
Title of post: Assistant Professor of German Translation
Qualifications sought: See below
Application deadline: Open until filled
Description of post: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of German, full-time appointment in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service.
Minimum Qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in German and English, high proficiency in French or Spanish, and Ph.D. in German Translation or related field by date of appointment are required.
Applicants should be prepared to teach German to English as well as to co-teach Spanish or French to English Translation, and non-language-specific courses relevant to the Translation industry, to promote and expand the German Translation concentration in the Master's program in Foreign Language and Literature (MAFLL), and to teach courses such as Business German and German for Professional Purposes. Successful candidates must have a proven commitment to teaching, in particular in the online format, and research and interest in outreach activities.
Expertise in translation technology is highly desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a 10 - 20 page sample of scholarly writing.
Quick link for application: www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51111
Contact:Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be directed to Professor and Chairperson Jennifer Watson, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (FLL), University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Phone (414) 229-5654. Email: jwatson@uwm.edu
Additional comments: Initial application review date. 11-15-2009
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009
Organisation: Lingnan University
Title of post: Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Post Ref.: 09/30/MB)
Qualifications sought: Applicants should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline with relevant teaching experience and a good research record. For appointment as an Associate Professor, applicants should have at least five years of relevant experience and a sound track record in research and scholarly activities.
Application deadline: Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin in May 2009.
Description of post:
Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality education distinguished by the best liberal arts traditions. Adopting a whole-person approach to education, it offers a wide range of honours bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate programmes up to the doctoral level in the disciplines of arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Applications are invited for the above position, which will be tenable from mid-August 2009 or by mutual agreement thereafter.
The Translation Programme sets out to provide an education in bilingual studies which can produce graduates with competence in Chinese and English as well as a capacity to think for themselves. One of its central features is the equal emphasis on translation as a profession and as an academic discipline. Another feature is the importance attached to the socio-cultural environment of the Chinese and English languages. The appointee will be required to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: translation (including legal or/and business translation), interpreting (English and Cantonese or/and Putonghua), linguistics, translation and culture. Excellent command of Chinese and English is a must, and experience of teaching translation (both theory and practice), interpreting, or comparative literature/linguistics will be an advantage. Further information on the Department and its programmes and activities can be found on the Department’s website: http://www.ln.edu.hk/tran/
Applicants are required to provide information on their research records and evidence of quality teaching. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. The successful appointee is expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and services to the Department, the University and the community, and to engage actively in quality research and publication.
Conditions of Appointment:
The monthly salary ranges are as follows: Associate Professor – around HK$61,600 to HK$81,200; Assistant Professor – around HK$45,300 to HK$71,400. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and, if applicable, housing benefits and passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.
Contact:Applicants are invited to forward their dossier (including letters of recommendation), together with a personal data sheet (Form R1) which is obtainable from the University’s homepage at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/appform.htm , to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post, by fax (852) 2891-5782, or by email: recruit@LN.edu.hk (as attachment in MS Word format).
Additional comments: Please specify the post/level you are applying for and quote the reference number (Post Ref.: 09/30/MB) of the post in all correspondence. The University reserves the right not to fill the post or to fill the post by invitation or by search. For details of the post and the application procedure, please refer to: http://www.LN.edu.hk/employment/
Posted by: Human Resources Office
on May 13, 09 | 11:48 am
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009
Organisation: Dept of Translation & Language Sciences, U. Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Title of post: ICREA Senior Researcher
Qualifications sought: Ph.D. with excellent leadership capabilities and an outstanding research record
Application deadline: April 1, 2009
Description of post: ICREA Senior: 2009 Call for Permanent Senior Researcher Posts
Expression of interest from the Dept of Translation and Language Sciences at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
The Department of Translation and Language Sciences at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain) is interested in hosting a senior researcher funded through the "ICREA Senior" program. The target research areas are Interpreting and Translation Studies (audiovisual translation, localisation, specialised translation, etc). ICREA (Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies) is a foundation jointly promoted by the Department of Innovation, Universities and Enterprise of the Catalan Government, and the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI). In this year's call ICREA has announced 25 posts (in all fields of research) for strong candidates with excellent leadership capabilities and an outstanding research record. ICREA researchers, although employed directly by ICREA, work in a host university or research center in Catalonia. Candidates apply directly to ICREA. The specific terms for the ICREA contracts as well as the conditions and guidelines for application are available at the ICREA website: http://www.icrea.cat .
Any application for "ICREA Senior" must include an expression of interest from a university department or research center. Candidates who are interested in the expression of interest from the Department of Translation and Language Sciences at UPF must contact Dr. Anna Espunya before April 1 at annaDOTespunyaATupfDOTedu, attaching a CV and a description of their line of work. The Department will get back to the eligible candidate by April 6, so that the application can be completed before April 14, which is the UPF deadline for this ICREA call. For more information on the Department of Translation and Language Sciences see http://www.upf.edu/dtf
Contact:anna.espunya@upf.edu
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Posted by: Anna Espunya
on Mar 10, 09 | 12:07 pm
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009
Organisation: Research Centre for Translation, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Title of post: Research Assistant
Qualifications sought: A higher degree in Chinese Studies and a native speaker's command of English. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in literary translation.
Application deadline: -
Description of post: Applicants should have a higher degree in Chinese Studies and a native speaker's command of English. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in literary translation. Short samples of creative writing/literary translation should be included in the application. The appointee will work as Assistant Editor of Renditions, an international journal of translations of Chinese literature into English (see www.renditions.org)
Appointment will be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement.
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care.
Application forms and further information can be found at:
http://perntc.per.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel/jobvacancy.asp?id=09/025(737)/3
Contact:Completed forms, together with copies of qualification documents and writing/translation samples, should be sent to the Research Centre for Translation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover.
Additional comments: Enquiries: rct@cuhk.edu.hk
Posted by: Sherlon C. Y. Ip
on Feb 16, 09 | 9:24 am
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008
Organisation: University of the West Indies, Barbados
Title of post: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN ENGLISH><FRENCH AND ENGLISH><SPANISH INTERPRETING
Qualifications sought: Advanced degree in the field of interpreting is preferred, together with a demonstrable commitment to research, preferably in the area of interpreting and translation
Application deadline: March 5 2009
Description of post: The successful applicant should have professional experience as an interpreter and university level teaching experience in simultaneous, consecutive and liaison interpreting. The interpreting languages are English French and Spanish. S/he will be responsible for initiating and developing the interpreting component of the Department’s modern language offerings and will teach final-year undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in French/Spanish-English interpreting. Capacity and willingness to teach translation will be an advantage. An advanced degree in the field of interpreting is preferred, together with a demonstrable commitment to research, preferably in the area of interpreting and translation.
Contact:The Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies, P.O. Box 64, Bridgetown, Barbados. Fax (246) 417-0330; Email: humanresources@cavehill.uwi.edu
Additional comments: In order to expedite the appointment procedure, applicants are advised to request their referees to send references under confidential cover directly to the Campus Registrar without waiting to be contacted by the University. Remuneration packages are available on request. Further particulars for these posts are available from our website at www.cavehill.uwi.edu Detailed applications (two copies) giving full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata and the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) should be sent as soon as possible to the above address.
Posted by: uwi
on Dec 01, 08 | 4:39 pm
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008
Organisation: University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
Title of post: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of German and Translation
Qualifications sought: Native or near-native fluency in German and English, high proficiency in French or Spanish, and Ph.D. in German Translation or related field by date of appointment are required
Application deadline: November 15, 2008
Description of post: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of German, full-time appointment in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service.
Applicants should be prepared to teach German to English as well as to co-teach Spanish or French to English Translation, and non-language-specific courses relevant to the Translation industry, to promote and expand the German Translation concentration in the Master's program in Foreign Language and Literature (MAFLL), and to teach courses in German language, culture, literature and/or linguistics.
Successful candidates must have a proven commitment to teaching, in particular in the online format, and research and interest in outreach activities.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in translation technology is highly desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a 10 - 20 page sample of scholarly writing. Cover letter, CV, and writing sample (see "other document 1") are uploaded.
Contact:Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be directed to Professor and Chairperson David Mulroy, Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics (FLL), University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Phone (414) 229-5654. Email: dmulroy@uwm.edu
Additional comments: All applications must be submitted online. Quicklink to job application: www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50810
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008
Organisation: University of Auckland
Title of post: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies (English and Chinese)
Qualifications sought: PhD in Translation or Interpreting Studies, Applied Linguistics, or a closely-related field. • Native/near native command of both English and Mandarin (Cantonese would be a plus). • Ability to work in multicultural contexts.
Application deadline: 17 Oct 2008
Description of post: Purpose Statement: To enhance the quality of teaching, learning, and research in translation and interpreting for the language combinations English to Chinese and Chinese to English.
Responsible To: Head of Department
Key Accountability Areas: TEACHING / SUPERVISION • Teach postgraduate courses in translation and interpreting theory, and translation and interpreting practice (Chinese-English, English-Chinese). • Initiate and develop new contents and courses in these areas. • Assist in the teaching, coordination and administration of other translation courses. • Communicate professional skills by example. • Support the student recruitment processes through the promotion of the Centre’s programmes to prospective students.
RESEARCH • Sustain and develop a strong research agenda in translation and/or interpreting studies. • Disseminate knowledge through publications. • Participate in national and international conferences. • Initiate and support international research co-operation.
ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE • Act as postgraduate adviser. • Develop strong and relevant links to the professional communities in Auckland and abroad. • Serve on University, Faculty and School committees as required. • Collaborate and communicate so as to build a working environment which encourages teamwork and collegial co-operation.
Contact:Please apply online at www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz
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Posted by: Vanessa Enriquez Raido
on Sep 15, 08 | 11:39 pm
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008
Organisation: Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Title of post: PhD Holder in Translation Studies English/Arabic
Qualifications sought: PhD
Application deadline: till filled
Description of post: To teach English/Arabic translation courses. Reporting to the Deputy Dean and Department Chair, faculty members will participate in the growth and development of the University. Faculty members will be engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, research, training and consultancy.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• An earned doctorate from an accredited institute in a discipline within the specialization
• A record of outstanding achievement in higher education and scholarship
• University teaching experience complemented by a superior research and scholarly record
• Excellent communication skills, a commitment to the importance of scholarship and diversity, a spirit of entrepreneurship and an understanding of the role of the University in economic development.
• Understanding new media, visual communication and the need to equip students with the varied skills they must have to succeed in an ever-changing media environment
• Experience in working with people from different ethnic backgrounds.
Salary and Benefits:
o Competitive tax-free salary commensurate with background and experience
o Benefits include housing, medical insurance, and flight tickets.
To apply:
All qualified interested applicants are requested to submit an online application www.adu.ac.ae
Whilst we thank all applicants, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted further
Contact: Submit an online application: www.adu.ac.ae
For queries contact Dr. Sattar Izwaini s.izwaini@adu.ac.ae
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