Find Us on Facebook
Follow Us
Join Us

Cookies disabled

Please, enable third-party cookie to enjoy social media box

Friday, 04 January 2013 14:59

Job opening: VISITING LECTURER/INSTRUCTOR IN TRANSLATION STUDIES

CENTER FOR TRANSLATION STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
 
The Center for Translation Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer (Ph.D. in hand required)/Visiting Instructor (MA required) in Translation Studies for 2013-2014, with a target start date of August 16, 2013. The position is renewable for an additional two years and is contingent on funding and strong annual performance reviews by the Center for Translation Studies. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
Specialization in Terminology and Computer-Assisted Translation and a broad background in Translation Studies.  Ability to teach foundation courses in Translation Studies, including Terminology and CAT, and Theory and Practice of Translation, and supervise capstone projects.

Expertise in one and preferably two languages (Romance, Slavic and East Asian languages preferred but all languages will be considered), so that s/he can teach language pair courses into English from one or two of these languages. Ph.D. in hand preferred; MA or ABD will be considered.
 
Responsibilities:
Teaching load will be three courses or equivalent per semester and will most likely consist of TRST 407 (Terminology and CAT), TRST 410 (Theory and Practice of Translation), TRST 440 (Capstone), Language Pair Work and other elective courses as needed. Course descriptions are found at www.translation.illinois.edu.
 
To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: application letter, CV, evidence of excellence in teaching, and names and contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three professional references. Referees (or Interfolio) will be contacted electronically within 2-3 days of submission of the application. Only electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted. To ensure full consideration, all required applicant materials must be received no later than February 15, 2013.
 
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
College Name or Administrative Unit:Liberal Arts and Sciences
Title: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Visiting Lecturer/ Visiting Instructor - Center for Translation Studies (F1200199). Close Date: 02/15/2013


For further information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Read 7752 times

© Copyright 2014 - All Rights Reserved

Icons by http://www.fatcow.com/free-icons