31.3623, Jobs: Spanish; Translation: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Subject: 31.3623, Jobs: Spanish; Translation: Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:03:09
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 and Literatures
Job Location: Nevada, USA 
Web Address: https://www.unr.edu/world-languages
Job Title: Spanish (Translation Studies)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Translation 

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada,
Reno invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Spanish at
the rank of assistant professor. Primary area of specialization in Translation
Studies with a secondary specialization in cultural studies, linguistics,
literature, or a related field. Individuals with experience in the translation
industry are also encouraged to apply. This position carries a 2/3 course load
per 9-month academic year. The start date is July 1, 2021.  

Position Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate upper-division and graduate-level courses in Spanish,
especially courses in the Translation minor track, the Spanish Through the
Professions B.A. track, and the M.A. program.
- Develop courses in which translation is a key component in preparing
students for the industry. 
- Advise and evaluate students in the graduate (M.A.) and undergraduate
programs.
- Engage in broadly defined peer-reviewed scholarship related to the field of
specialty.
- Engage in service-related activities of the department, college, university,
community, and profession.

Required Qualifications:
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Ph.D. in Spanish or equivalent specialty in hand by July 1, 2021 with a
primary concentration or experience in Translation Studies and a secondary
specialization in cultural studies, linguistics, literature, or a related
field. Professional experience commensurate with a terminal degree will be
considered.
- Demonstrate an established or clearly developing peer-reviewed scholarly
agenda in any sub-area of Translation Studies. 
- Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to inclusive teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in and/or familiarity with any of the following (may
include but are not limited to):
- Machine translation
- Digital Humanities
- Corpus Studies
- Business, legal, medical, and/or literary translation 
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively incorporate digital translation
tools in the classroom.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Demonstrated excellence in student-centered teaching.
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and to teach and mentor a
wide and diverse range of students.

To apply, please visit the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 10-Jan-2021 (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-Studies-_R0123089 
Contact Information:
	Search Chair Darrell Lockhart 
	Email: lockhart at unr.edu 


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