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Job Description

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Spanish at the rank of assistant professor. Primary area of specialization in Translation Studies with a secondary specialization in cultural studies, linguistics, literature, or a related field. Individuals with experience in the translation industry are also encouraged to apply. This position carries a 2/3 course load per academic year. The start date is July 1, 2021. 

Position Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate upper-division and graduate-level courses in Spanish, especially courses in the Translation minor track, the Spanish Through the Professions B.A. track, and the M.A. program.
• Develop courses in which translation is a key component in preparing students for the industry.
• Advise and evaluate students in the graduate (M.A.) and undergraduate programs.
• Engage in broadly defined peer-reviewed scholarship related to the field of specialty.
• Engage in service-related activities of the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Required Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Ph.D. in Spanish or equivalent specialty in hand by July 1, 2021 with a primary concentration or experience in Translation Studies and a secondary specialization in cultural studies, linguistics, literature, or a related field. Professional experience commensurate with a terminal degree will be considered.
• Demonstrate an established or clearly developing peer-reviewed scholarly agenda in any sub-area of Translation Studies.
• Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to inclusive teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in and/or familiarity with any of the following (may include but are not limited to):
  • Machine translation
  • Digital Humanities
  • Corpus Studies
  • Business, legal, medical, and/or literary translation
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively incorporate digital translation tools in the classroom.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Demonstrated excellence in student-centered teaching.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and to teach and mentor a wide and diverse range of students

Deadline for applications: 10 January 2021

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