Assistant/Associate Professor in Translation/Translation Studies Arabic-English-Arabic

Al Ain University of Science & Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified instructor specialized in Arabic and English translation. The candidate will teach various translation courses, establish a research program, and engage in curriculum development. A proven track record of university teaching, experience with translation and interpreting, and published research in reputable journals are essential. The role offers a chance to contribute significantly to both the academic program and the community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of university-level teaching excellence with 2-5 years experience.
• Published research in international journals indexed in Scopus.
• Extensive experience in translation or interpreting.
• Extensive experience in translation or interpreting and in teaching translation and interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of translation courses in Arabic and English.
• Establish an active research program involving students.
• Contribute to academic development and university initiatives.
• Engage with local community institutions and professional networks.
• Participate in research activities and program evaluation.

Skills

Expertise in machine translation and CAT tools

Experience in teaching translation courses

Curriculum development skills

Academic advising

Tools

CAT tools

Translation memory

Job description

• AAU does not recruit through recruitment agencies, and shall never ask for any payments related but not limited to visa, recruitment, travel expenses etc.
• All the recruitment offers are sent through official HR Email ID ([e-mail]), AAU shall bear no responsibility of the offers sent through IDs other than the mentioned Email ID.

Reference Number: 390 Abu Dhabi

Job Description:

• High efficiency in teaching courses in Arabic/English/Arabic translation (such as literary, scientific, and legal translation; business, media, and travel and tourism translation; and consecutive and simultaneous interpreting).
• Expertise in the use of machine translation and translation memory tools (CAT) in translation.
• Potential to establish an active research program involving students.
• Knowledge of contemporary teaching practices and E-learning in the domain of translation.
• Willingness to contribute to the academic development of the program.
• Willingness to contribute effectively to the college and university initiatives, and to provide constructive proposals and projects.
• Encourage students to think about their future careers in a local, regional, and international context and ensure that they are equipped to meet this challenge.
• Expertise in curriculum development, academic advising, organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops, and exhibitions, as well as in building relationships and communication with local community institutions.
• Ability to provide service to the college and university, to participate in the development, evaluation, and review of the college curriculum, and to participate in the research activities.

General Conditions:

• A proven track record of teaching excellence at the university level, with 2-5 years of experience in university teaching.
• Research published in international scientific journals indexed in the Scopus database.
• Dedication to renewing, developing, and proposing curricula.
• Extensive experience in translation or interpreting and in teaching translation and interpreting is expected.
• Willingness to provide all necessary and required services to the university and college.