Full-Time Lecturer of Interpreting

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Translation Studies Program at The California State University, Long Beach invites applicants for a temporary/lecturer position to teach interpreting theory and practice, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, with options for in-person, hybrid, or online instruction.

The successful candidate will recruit a multilingual interpreter pool, develop curriculum, supervise laboratories and internships, and prepare students for professional certification.

Qualifications

• PhD or professional doctorate in interpreting required.
• Experience mentoring students in diverse classrooms.
• Demonstrated ability to teach consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
• Professional certification in court and/or medical interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in interpreting theory and practice, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting; sight translation; court/legal, medical/healthcare, educational, community, and conference interpreting; professional ethics; and interpreting technology.
• Recruit and coordinate a multilingual interpreter pool for language-pair modules and institutional or regional language-access needs.
• Develop and update curriculum; supervise interpreting laboratories, practica, internships, and performance-based assessments; prepare students for relevant professional certification examinations.
• Build partnerships with courts, healthcare institutions, schools, governmental agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations.
• Integrate real-world case studies, simulations, and community-based practicum experiences into coursework.
• Train students in active listening, memory development, consecutive note-taking, voice and delivery, rapid processing and reformulation, cultural mediation, pragmatics, and ethical decision-making in high-stakes settings.
• Support the M.A. in Translation and Interpreting by teaching new interpreting courses and directing theses in emerging areas of interpreting studies.
• Contribute to workforce preparation and equitable language access for Spanish and other high-demand regional languages.

Skills

Interpreting instruction experience

Multilingual proficiency

Culturally inclusive teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD or professional doctorate in interpreting

Job description

Job no: 561577
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Full Time

California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-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 supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or Professional doctorate in Interpreting; Professional interpreting experience in one or more areas such as court/legal, medical/healthcare, educational, community, or conference interpreting
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB studentbody
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
• Demonstrated ability to teach both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
• Professional certification in court and/or medical interpreting
• Experience preparing students or professionals for interpreter certification examinations
• Experience coordinating programs, practicum placements, interpreter teams, or language-access services
• Experience with remote simultaneous interpreting, video remote interpreting, terminology-management tools, and/or AI-assisted interpreting tools
• Multilingual proficiency and experience working with linguistically diverse communities, particularly in Southern California
• Experience building partnerships with courts, hospitals, schools, governmental agencies, nonprofits, or community organizations
• Experience developing online or hybrid interpreting courses or professional training programs

Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in interpreting theory and practice, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting; sight translation; court/legal, medical/healthcare, educational, community, and conference interpreting; professional ethics; and interpreting technology. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Recruit and coordinate a multilingual interpreter pool for language-pair modules and institutional or regional language-access needs
• Develop and update curriculum; supervise interpreting laboratories, practica, internships, and performance-based assessments; prepare students for relevant professional certification examinations
• Build partnerships with courts, healthcare institutions, schools, governmental agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations
• Integrate real-world case studies, simulations, and community-based practicum experiences into coursework
• Train students in active listening, memory development, consecutive note-taking, voice and delivery, rapid processing and reformulation, cultural mediation, pragmatics, and ethical decision-making in high-stakes settings
• Support the M.A. in Translation and Interpreting by teaching new interpreting courses and directing theses in emerging areas of interpreting studies
• Contribute to workforce preparation and equitable language access for Spanish and other high-demand regional languages

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 Translation Studies Program offers undergraduate and graduate education in translation and interpreting within the College of Liberal Arts. The new M.A. in Translation and Interpreting creates an immediate need for dedicated faculty expertise in interpreting. The program is situated in the multilingual region of Southern California and is positioned to develop partnerships with courts, healthcare systems, schools, governmental agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. The successful candidate will help build a professionally grounded interpreting curriculum, expand bilingual and multilingual career pathways, and strengthen CSULB’s regional leadership in equitable language access.

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Clorinda Donato
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:

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 [e-mail] .

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.