29.3778, Jobs: Spanish; Translation: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Subject: 29.3778, Jobs: Spanish; Translation: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:56:25
From: Casilde Isabelli [isabelli at unr.edu]
Subject: Spanish; Translation: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Nevada, Reno 
Department: World Languages & Literatures
Job Location: Nevada, USA 
Web Address: https://www.unr.edu/world-languages
Job Title: Spanish Translation/Interpretation Studies
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Translation; Cultural Studies or Literature or Linguistics

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada,
Reno invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Spanish at
the rank of assistant professor to start Fall of 2019. Primary area of
specialization in Translation/Interpretation Studies with a secondary
specialization in cultural studies, linguistics, literature, or a related
field. This position carries a 2/3 course load per academic year. 

Position Responsibilities:
- Teach all levels of Spanish, especially upper-division and graduate-level
courses in translation and related areas of specialties, as well as advise and
evaluate students at the graduate and undergraduate level.
- Redesign the curriculum in translation studies that feeds into the Spanish
Through the Professions undergraduate track such as: Problems of
Translation/Interpretation for Professions in Spanish, Spanish Grammar and
Stylistics for the Professions, Localization, and Public Service Interpreting
and Translating.
- Demonstrate an ability to engage in rigorous research and promise for future
research.
- Engage in service-related activities of the department, college, university,
community, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
Ph.D. in Spanish or equivalent specialty in hand by July 30, 2019 with a
primary concentration or experience in Translation/Interpretation Studies and
a secondary specialization in cultural studies, linguistics, literature, or a
related field.
- Teaching experience and/or research expertise in Translation Studies (such
as translation theory & practice, localization, public service interpreting).
- A record of excellence in teaching Spanish courses at the college or
university level.
- Experience and/or knowledge of technological advances in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Media studies and/or familiarity with translation software.
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues; teach and mentor a wide and
diverse range of students.

Please attach the following documents to your application. Please contact
jobs at unr.edu, the day you apply, if assistance is needed with attachments:
- Resume/Vita that includes the names, titles, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three professional references.
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications, teaching experience and
philosophy, and research agenda.
- A brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward a
mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which
you are applying.
- Unofficial transcripts.
- Finalists will be asked to provide recent teaching evaluations and an
audiovisual recording of a teaching demonstration.

Please see the job ad at the application link provided below for more
information and to apply.



Application Deadline: 22-Oct-2018 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Spanish---Translation-Interpretation-Studies_R0112023-1 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Darrell Lockhart 
	Email: lockhart at unr.edu 


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