Lecturer in Interpreting with Spanish (and/or French)

mona Baker; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Lecturer in Interpreting with Spanish (and/or French) for its Department of Modern Languages. This position requires a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and experience in teaching interpreting modules. Join an institution committed to empowering and inspiring students with an ambitious agenda for the future.

Qualifications

• Completed or nearly completed PhD in Interpreting Studies required.
• Track record of research publications of international significance.
• Experience in designing and delivering interpreting modules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Design and deliver modules related to simultaneous, consecutive, and conference interpreting.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Research

Education

PhD in Interpreting Studies

Job description

Lecturer in Interpreting with Spanish (and/or French)

University of Leicester – Modern Languages

Location: Leicester
Salary: £37,768 to £46,414 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 18th May 2016
Closes: 16th June 2016
Job Ref: SAH01112-1
Open-ended contract, starting in September 2016

The University of Leicester is a world-leading institution, marked by a belief in the synergy of research and teaching. With over 23,000 students, including 4,300 from overseas, and 3,800 staff, including over 1,200 active researchers, we believe a university should empower, inspire and innovate. Under the leadership of our new President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle, the University is entering an exciting new phase of development with an ambitious and transformative agenda for 2020 and beyond, building on our achievements to date.

We are seeking an outstanding Lecturer in Interpreting with Spanish (and/or French) to join our successful Department of Modern Languages.

Applicants should have a completed or nearly completed PhD in Interpreting Studies, with a proven track record of research publications of international significance. Experience in designing and delivering modules related to simultaneous, consecutive, and conference interpreting is essential. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with undergraduate and postgraduate students while delivering high-quality teaching is also required.

For further information and details about this position, click here. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Ahmed Elimam at [e-mail] or 0116 252 3879.