Assistant Professor of Translation and Interpreting Studies

Join Our Team of Innovative Educators at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Professor to join our Department of Languages and Culture Studies. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of future generations and contributing to the advancement of translation and interpreting studies.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will teach translation and interpreting practice courses, non-language specific courses, and upper-level courses in their languages. They will also develop graduate and undergraduate courses for online and face-to-face delivery, engage in scholarly research, and provide service to the university, the public, and the profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach translation and/or interpreting practice courses in two or more language pairs: English-French, English-Japanese, English-Spanish
• Teach non-language specific courses in areas such as translation and/or interpreting theory and history, translation and/or interpreting technologies, and localization
• Teach upper-level courses in languages, such as language-for-specific-purposes (LSP), literature, culture, and linguistics
• Develop graduate and undergraduate courses for online and face-to-face delivery
• Engage in scholarly research and publication in translation studies and/or interpreting studies
• Provide service to the university, the public, and the profession

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in translation studies, interpreting studies, or a closely related discipline
• Active research agenda with publications in translation studies and/or interpreting studies
• Potential for external funding
• Excellent teaching and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and innovative team
• Support for research and professional development
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your application electronically through our website, including a cover letter, curriculum vita, and contact information for three professional references. Only finalists will be required to have letters of recommendation.

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We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity, and ADVANCE Institution, committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We actively encourage applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.