translation studies position

[Valentino, Russell]

The Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature at the University of
Iowa seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professorship in translation
studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and take a
leading role in Iowa's M.F.A. Program in Literary Translation.
Translation M.F.A. students and faculty work regularly with colleagues
in the Writers' Workshop, the International Writing Program, and the
M.F.A. programs in non-fiction and playwriting, as well as in foreign
languages, English, and comparative literature to create a vibrant
cross-disciplinary environment for literary translation.

 

The successful applicant will be a translator, scholar, or creative
writer with an advanced terminal degree and a proven record of
accomplishment. Please submit three letters of recommendation, a CV, two
writing samples, and a cover letter to: Translation Studies Search
Committee, Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature, E210 AJB,
Iowa City IA 52242-2004. All materials must be sent in hard copy.
Electronic submissions will not be considered. Review of applications
will begin on 10 October 2007, and preliminary interviews will be held
at ALTA in Dallas.

 

The Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature and the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic
diversity;  the strategic plans of the University, College, and
Department reflect this commitment.  Women and members of
underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The
University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

 

Russell Valentino

Assoc. Professor of Russian & Comparative Literature

Interim Executive Director

Project on Rhetoric of Inquiry

http://poroi.grad.uiowa.edu

University of Iowa

319.384.3463

 


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