27.2481, Jobs: Dutch; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Lecturer, Ghent University

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Subject: 27.2481, Jobs: Dutch; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Lecturer, Ghent University

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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:39:06
From: Veronique Hoste [veronique.hoste at ugent.be]
Subject: Dutch; Applied Linguistics; Translation: Lecturer, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

University or Organization: Ghent University 
Department: Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication
Job Location: Ghent, Belgium 
Web Address: http://www.ugent.be/en/work/vacancies/professorial-staff
Job Title: lecturer (tenure track) in the discipline of interpreting (English)
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Translation 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The post is a full-time, possibly part-time (80%) position as lecturer in the
tenure track system, in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and
Communication, with duties including academic teaching, academic research and
carrying out academic services in the discipline of interpreting (English).
Candidates:

- Should hold a PhD with a dissertation on the subject of interpreting;

- Are required to have at least two years of postdoctoral experience at the
time of appointment;

- Master English and Dutch at C2 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework)
or as a native speaker;

- Have high-level academic research experience in the field of interpreting,
which can be corroborated by recent publications in international academic
journals and proceedings of leading conferences which rely on experts for the
evaluation of submitted papers;

- Should have demonstrable expertise in interpreting-related research;

- Should possess the necessary didactic skills to help university students
develop academic competences.

In addition:

- Having practical interpreting experience is recommended;

- Being internationally mobile, inter alia by taking part in research
programmes at research institutions not linked to the university where the
highest degree was obtained, will be considered an asset;

- Having positively evaluated experience in interpreting training in Dutch and
English provided and/or organised at academic level is recommended;

- Involvement in the professionalization of education will be considered an
asset;

- Experience in writing projects and coaching PhD students is recommended.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

- An outline (1,500 words maximum) in which the applicant explains his/her
views on research, education and scientific services in relation to this
vacancy;

- A research proposal (1,500 words maximum) addressing the research the
applicant wishes to conduct in the discipline of interpreting  (see research
group InterComm: http://www.intercomm.ugent.be, EQTIS:
http://www.eqtis.ugent.be and GOLLD: http://www.golld.ugent.be). The research
proposal should include the following sections (as a minimum): background;
objectives/questions; methodology; expected results and feasibility;

- The required transcripts/certificates (copies of qualifications);

- A portfolio with additional information concerning any additional teaching
competences

The selection procedure consists of two stages:

1. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CVs, publications and
submitted outlines and proposals; all the shortlisted candidates will be
invited for a trial lesson and interview;

2. On the basis of all the collated information, a final shortlist of eligible
candidates will be drawn up and individuals ranked within the shortlist.

More detailed information on this vacancy and how it relates to the
department’s strategy can be obtained from prof. Veronique Hoste, Head of
Department (e-mail: Veronique.hoste at ugent.be).

Applications should be sent no later than September 1, 2016 at 23h59 (CET) by
e-mail to recruitmentzap at ugent.be, and include: an application letter; the
standard application form for Professorial Staff; a vision statement; a
research proposal, and the required transcripts (copies of degrees) (please
merge all the documents in one file with reference 20160415 Interpreting
(English) in the subject of your e-mail). The candidate will receive an e-mail
confirming receipt of the application.

The application forms for Autonomous Academic Staff ("ZAP") are available
through the application URL below.
http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/zap/sollicitatieformulieren-zap/sollzapambt.d
ocx/view

Application Deadline: 01-Sep-2016 

Email Address for Applications: recruitmentzap at ugent.be 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.ugent.be/en/work/vacancies/professorial-staff 
Contact Information:
	Prof. Veronique Hoste 
	Email: veronique.hoste at ugent.be 

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