28.4018, Jobs: Spanish; General Linguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University

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Subject: 28.4018, Jobs: Spanish; General Linguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University

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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:18:46
From: Katharina Barbe [kbarbe at niu.edu]
Subject: Spanish; General Linguistics; Translation: Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University, USA

 
University or Organization: Northern Illinois University 
Department: Foreign Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: http://www.niu.edu/forlangs/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Spanish
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Translation 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures seeks applications for a
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2018.
We are looking for a Spanish Generalist with expertise in Translation and
Translation Studies. In addition to upper-division courses, the successful
applicant will teach Spanish language and translation at all levels. The
candidate will also direct and serve on MA committees as a member of the
Graduate Faculty and be involved in the department’s new Translation Minor.
The department expects the new hire to be research-active, interested in
collaboration with colleagues and students, committed to student success, and
to engage with students through programs such as the department’s Foreign
Language Residence Program or NIU’s Research Rookie Program.

Required Qualifications:
- Native or near-native fluency in Spanish
- a Ph.D. in Spanish, Translation, Linguistics or related field at the time of
appointment
- experience in the use of technology
- Research and teaching experience in Translation Studies (such as translation
theory & practice, localization, public service interpreting)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in different modes of teaching (online/hybrid)
- experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse background
- familiarity with translation memory software.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability,
marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to
professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and
state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal
opportunity and affirmative action. In compliance with federal law, all
persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in
the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification document form upon hire.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted online at the link below.
Review of applications will begin on 11/15/2017 and will continue until the
position is filled.



Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2017 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://bit.ly/2fxWb3m 
Contact Information:
	Chair of the Department Katharina Barbe 
	Email: kbarbe at niu.edu 
	Phone: 815-753-1259 


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