Assistant Professor of Translation Studies

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Translation Studies. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in translation theory and methodology, including English–French, English–Italian, and English–Spanish translation pairs, with CAT tools, MT, and post-editing workflows.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Translation Studies or related field, proficiency in English and two Romance languages, and a demonstrated scholarly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• Proficiency in English and at least two Romance languages (French, Italian, Spanish) with ability to translate between English and those languages.
• Formal training and professional experience in translation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Translation Studies, including theory and methodology, language pairs and CAT tools.
• Integrate interpreting studies into translation curricula and collaborate with interpreting faculty in MA programs.
• Design and update courses reflecting emerging technologies and industry standards.
• Mentor MA theses and maintain an active research agenda in Translation Studies.
• Maintain professional engagement as translator/interpreter and develop industry partnerships.
• Facilitate internships and career-connected opportunities for students.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.

Skills

English proficiency

Romance languages

Translation experience

Interpreting training

Education

Ph.D. in Translation Studies or related field

Tools

CAT tools

Machine translation

Post-editing workflows

Job description

Assistant Professor of Translation Studies

Job No: 561334

Work Type: Instructional Faculty –Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - CaliforniaFaculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty -Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, TimeBasis: Full Time

Position: Assistant Professor of TranslationStudies

Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall 2027Semester)

Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (AcademicYear) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to$13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). Theanticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to$7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). Thesalary offered is commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications tobegin November 30, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitmentcanceled).

California State University, Long Beach is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American PacificIslander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively support the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio forLatinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President's Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB's Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

College of Liberal Arts

Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, ComparativeLiterature, or a closely related field. Degree at time ofapplication or official notification of completion of the doctoraldegree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English and at least two of thefollowing Romance languages: French, Italian, and Spanish, with the ability to teach translation between English and thoselanguages
• Formal training and professional experience in translation
• Background or formal training in interpreting
• Experience teaching translation theory and practice at theuniversity level
• Demonstrated expertise in computer-assisted translation (CAT)tools, machine translation, and post-editing workflows
• Evidence of scholarly publication and an active research agendain Translation Studies or a related field
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diversestudent population, including low socioeconomic andfirst-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience training professional translators in academic orindustry settings
• Experience supervising graduate research, including MAtheses
• Experience in academic program or curriculum development
• Experience adapting curricula to emerging technologies,professional standards, and global market changes
• Record of international collaboration and establishedprofessional networks within the translation and interpretingcommunity
• Experience successfully working with populationsdemographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULBstudent body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive andculturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in TranslationStudies, including translation theory and methodology; literarytranslation in English-French, English-Italian, and English-Spanishlanguage pairs; specialized and professional translation; CATtools; machine translation and post-editing; and translatortraining and professional practice. (Mode of instruction mayinclude in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combinationthereof.)
• Integrate interpreting studies into translation curricula whereappropriate and collaborate with faculty in interpreting in the MAin Translation and Interpreting
• Design and update courses to reflect emerging technologies,evolving markets, current industry standards, and innovativetechnology-enhanced pedagogies
• Mentor students and supervise MA theses in Translation Studiesand related areas
• Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda in TranslationStudies or a related field, including applied research whereappropriate
• Maintain professional engagement as a translator and/orinterpreter and develop partnerships with professionals, agencies,associations, and universities
• Facilitate internships, professional placements, industrycollaborations, and other career-connected opportunities forstudents
• Participate in department, college, and university service,including program review, strategic planning, outreach, andcontinuing professional education

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support theUniversity's strong commitment to the academic success of allofour students, including students with disabilities, students whoare first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexualorientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit andretain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment toserve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of theUniversity, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise,perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULBfaculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

About the Department:

The Department ofRomance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures is expandinggraduate education in Translation and Interpreting following thelaunch of a graduate certificate in 2023 and the planned opening ofthe MA in Translation and Interpreting in Fall 2027. The programemphasizes multilingual and culturally inclusive education, theintegration of theory and professional practice, translationtechnology, and career preparation. The successful candidate willcontribute to the development of the new MA, collaborate withfaculty in interpreting, support professional and academicpartnerships, and help prepare multilingual students for evolvingcareers in translation, interpreting, and globalcommunication.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check andtelephone reference check with most recent employer) must becompleted satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered aposition with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete thebackground check may affect the application status of applicants orcontinued employment of current CSU employees who apply for theposition.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have receiveda final administrative decision or final judicial decisiondetermining that they have committed sexual harassment within thelast 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet theminimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer ofemployment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages ofthe application process must also sign a release form thatauthorizes the release of information by the applicant's currentand/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiatedallegations of misconduct.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandatedreporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition ofemployment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiringemployees to perform CSU-related work outside of California isprohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employmentoutside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retainingemployees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approvedand documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside ofCalifornia.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible forensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistentwith Federal, State and local regulations and University policiesare implemented and maintained to provide for the protection ofindividuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expectedto comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safetyregulations 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 [e-mail]

All university program and activities are open and available to allregardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as stateand federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education andemployment without unlawful discrimination or preferentialtreatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity andExcellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity andCompliance.

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

[e-mail]

Requests for information about the position should be addressedto:

Clorinda Donato, Professor of French and Italian

[e-mail]