Assistant English - Translation, Interpreting and Communication (30315)

Karlstad University; Gent; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

36 days of paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

ecocheques

Résumé du poste

Ghent University invites applications for the Assistant English position in Translation, Interpreting and Communication. The role focuses on assisting in English proficiency courses and professional communication within several degree programmes.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Translation/Interpreting or Multilingual Communication, with CEFR C2 in English and Dutch knowledge as an asset. A two-year appointment is offered, possibly renewed, starting Feb 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Translation, Interpreting or Multilingual Communication, Linguistics/Literature, with English as a studied language.
• Diploma equivalence if from outside EU (NARIC)
• Interest in academic or project-based research and services

Responsabilités

• Assist teaching activities in English-focused courses within multiple programmes.
• Support internal and external services of the department.
• Prepare and submit doctoral fellowship applications when eligible.

Connaissances

Teaching English

Academic communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in Translation/Interpreting/Multilingual Communication

Outils

CEFR English proficiency

Dutch language knowledge

Description du poste

Assistant English - Translation, Interpreting and Communication (30315)

Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically in courses that focus on English proficiency and/or in courses that focus on English for specific purposes (e.g. professional or business communication) within the Bachelor’s programme in Applied Language Studies, the Master’s programme in Multilingual Communication, the Master’s programme in Interpreting, and the Master’s programme in Translation.
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department.
• If you meet the formal eligibility criteria, you submit a doctoral fellowship application to the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) during your first term of appointment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Translation, Interpreting or Multilingual Communication, a Master’s degree in Linguistics and Literature, or an equivalent degree, with English as one of the languages studied. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. will be viewed as an asset
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills
• You have a C2 level of proficiency in English according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Knowledge of Dutch at C1/C2 level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is considered an asset
• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
• Your appointment will start on 1st February 2027 at the earliest
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter (pdf), and a research proposal (in English, max. 1000 words, pdf)
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession)
• If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en . For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. June Eyckmans(June.Eyckmans @UGent.be ).

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Job details

Title

Assistant English - Translation, Interpreting and Communication (30315)

Published

2026-09-17

2026-10-13 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2026-10-13 23:59 (CET)

Closing on: 2026-10-08 (Europe/Brussels)

Closing on: 2026-10-06 (Europe/Brussels)

Closing on: 2026-10-06 (Europe/Brussels)