Translator in Residence-Program in Translation & Intercultural Communication

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Princeton University invites applications for a Translator in Residence for one academic semester, fall or spring, at the PIIRS/ PTIC and Council of the Humanities. The rank will be Professional Specialist with mentoring duties and possible classroom visits.

Salary is $38,614 per semester, with relocation stipend up to $2,500 and shared workspace; visa sponsorship not available. Interviews may occur January 2027 for years 2027-28 and 2028-29.

Qualifications

• Established translator into English with ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and participate in PIIRS/PTIC, the Council, and/or the Program in Creative Writing.
• Visit classes and/or run workshops on translation theory and practice in collaboration with faculty.
• Maintain weekly office hours as Translator in Residence.

Job description

Translator in Residence-Program in Translation & Intercultural Communication

Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $38,614 per semester

Description

The Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication (PTIC) at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) and the Council of the Humanities invites applications for an appointment as a Translator in Residence for one academic semester, either fall or spring, during academic years 2027-28 and 2028-29. Interviews for both years may take place in January 2027. The primary rank will be Professional Specialist.

The successful candidate for each semester will be an established translator into English with projects currently in progress, and will be expected to contribute to PIIRS, PTIC, the Council, and/or the Program in Creative Writing by mentoring students and participating in relevant aspects of these Programs, In consultation with the Director of PTIC, they may be asked to visit relevant classes and/or to run workshops in the areas of the theory and practice of translation in collaboration with faculty teaching the Program’s core courses. The Translator in Residence must hold weekly office hours.

In addition to salary and benefits, PTIC will provide up to $2,500 in reimbursement for expenses associated with relocating to Princeton, NJ. The program will also provide shared office space and a laptop computer.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. Further information about the Program in Translation & Intercultural Communication may be found at https://ptic.princeton.edu.

Questions about the application process for this position may be directed to Yolanda Sullivan, [e-mail].

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. These positions are not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships may be available, as appropriate.

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