Tenure-Track Translation Studies Professor

Opt For Healthy Living; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Translation Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergrad and grad courses, covering translation theory, literary translation in English-language pairs, CAT tools, MT, and post-editing, with mode possibly in-person, hybrid, or online.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Translation Studies or related field and demonstrated expertise in translation practice, interpreting, and research, plus a commitment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Translation Studies or related field; degree by Aug 1, 2027.
• Proficiency in English and at least two Romance languages; able to teach translation English↔languages.
• Formal training and professional experience in translation.
• Background or formal training in interpreting.
• Experience teaching translation theory and practice at university level.
• Expertise in CAT tools, MT, post-editing workflows.
• Scholarly publications and active research agenda in Translation Studies or related field.
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Translation Studies courses incl. theory and practice.
• Integrate interpreting studies into curricula and collaborate with MA program.
• Design and update courses reflecting emerging technologies and industry standards.
• Mentor MA theses in Translation Studies.
• Maintain active research agenda in Translation Studies.
• Maintain professional engagement as translator/interpreter and build partnerships.
• Facilitate internships and career opportunities for students.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.

Skills

English proficiency

French

Italian

Spanish

Translation experience

Interpreting background

CAT tools

Machine translation

Post-editing workflows

Research publications

Diversity commitment

Education

Ph.D. in Translation Studies or related field

Tools

CAT tools

Machine translation

Post-editing workflows

Job description

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Translation Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergrad and grad courses, covering translation theory, literary translation in English-language pairs, CAT tools, MT, and post-editing, with mode possibly in-person, hybrid, or online.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Translation Studies or related field and demonstrated expertise in translation practice, interpreting, and research, plus a commitment