Demonstrated proficiency in English and at least two of the
following Romance languages: French, Italian, and Spanish, with the
ability to teach translation between English and those
languages
Formal training and professional experience in translation
Background or formal training in interpreting
Experience teaching translation theory and practice at the
university level
Demonstrated expertise in computer-assisted translation (CAT)
tools, machine translation, and post-editing workflows
Evidence of scholarly publication and an active research agenda
in Translation Studies or a related field
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse
student population, including low socioeconomic and
first-generation students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience training professional translators in academic or
industry settings
- Experience supervising graduate research, including MA
theses
- Experience in academic program or curriculum development
- Experience adapting curricula to emerging technologies,
professional standards, and global market changes
- Record of international collaboration and established
professional networks within the translation and interpreting
community
- Experience successfully working with populations
demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB
student body
- Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and
culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Duties:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Translation
Studies, including translation theory and methodology; literary
translation in English-French, English-Italian, and English-Spanish
language pairs; specialized and professional translation; CAT
tools; machine translation and post-editing; and translator
training and professional practice. (Mode of instruction may
include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination
thereof.)
- Integrate interpreting studies into translation curricula where
appropriate and collaborate with faculty in interpreting in the MA
in Translation and Interpreting
- Design and update courses to reflect emerging technologies,
evolving markets, current industry standards, and innovative
technology-enhanced pedagogies
- Mentor students and supervise MA theses in Translation Studies
and related areas
- Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda in Translation
Studies or a related field, including applied research where
appropriate
- Maintain professional engagement as a translator and/or
interpreter and develop partnerships with professionals, agencies,
associations, and universities
- Facilitate internships, professional placements, industry
collaborations, and other career-connected opportunities for
students
- Participate in department, college, and university service,
including program review, strategic planning, outreach, and
continuing professional education
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the
University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of
our students, including students with disabilities, students who
are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse
socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual
orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and
retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to
serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the
University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise,
perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB
faculty is located here:
CSU Employee Benefits
About the Department:
The Department of
Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures is expanding
graduate education in Translation and Interpreting following the
launch of a graduate certificate in 2023 and the planned opening of
the MA in Translation and Interpreting in Fall 2027. The program
emphasizes multilingual and culturally inclusive education, the
integration of theory and professional practice, translation
technology, and career preparation. The successful candidate will
contribute to the development of the new MA, collaborate with
faculty in interpreting, support professional and academic
partnerships, and help prepare multilingual students for evolving
careers in translation, interpreting, and global
communication.
How to Apply - Required Documentation:
- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other
experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse
student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further
information and guidelines, please visit:
Student Success Statement
- Letter of application addressing the required and preferred
qualifications
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references (to be
contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you
reach the semi-finalist stage)
- A sample syllabus or other evidence of teaching
effectiveness
- Finalists should be prepared to submit an
official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the
CSULB online application
Requests for information and process should be addressed to:
Clorinda Donato, Professor of French and Italian
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and
Literatures
562-985-4317
Requests for information about the position should be addressed
to:
Clorinda Donato, Professor of French and Italian
Clorinda.Donato@csulb.edu
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check (including a criminal records check and
telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a
position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring
employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is
prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment
outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining
employees working permanently from a business location outside of
the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved
and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of
California.
All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for
ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent
with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies
are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of
individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected
to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety
regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For
more information, the systemwide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/
and questions may be sent to
Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu
All university program and activities are open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state
and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and
employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential
treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity and
Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit
Equity and
Compliance.
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