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Assistant Professor of Translation Studies

Position Number: 9837133
Location: Long Beach, United States
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

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 - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis: Full Time

Position: Assistant Professor of Translation Studies
Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall 2027 Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin November 30, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

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.

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
Demonstrated proficiency in English and at least two of the following Romance languages: French, Italian, and Spanish, with the ability to teach translation between English and those languages
Formal training and professional experience in translation
Background or formal training in interpreting
Experience teaching translation theory and practice at the university level
Demonstrated expertise in computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, machine translation, and post-editing workflows
Evidence of scholarly publication and an active research agenda in Translation Studies or a related field
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience training professional translators in academic or industry settings
Experience supervising graduate research, including MA theses
Experience in academic program or curriculum development
Experience adapting curricula to emerging technologies, professional standards, and global market changes
Record of international collaboration and established professional networks within the translation and interpreting community
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Translation Studies, including translation theory and methodology; literary translation in English-French, English-Italian, and English-Spanish language pairs; specialized and professional translation; CAT tools; machine translation and post-editing; and translator training and professional practice. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Integrate interpreting studies into translation curricula where appropriate and collaborate with faculty in interpreting in the MA in Translation and Interpreting
Design and update courses to reflect emerging technologies, evolving markets, current industry standards, and innovative technology-enhanced pedagogies
Mentor students and supervise MA theses in Translation Studies and related areas
Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda in Translation Studies or a related field, including applied research where appropriate
Maintain professional engagement as a translator and/or interpreter and develop partnerships with professionals, agencies, associations, and universities
Facilitate internships, professional placements, industry collaborations, and other career-connected opportunities for students
Participate in department, college, and university service, including program review, strategic planning, outreach, and continuing professional education

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 Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures is expanding graduate education in Translation and Interpreting following the launch of a graduate certificate in 2023 and the planned opening of the MA in Translation and Interpreting in Fall 2027. The program emphasizes multilingual and culturally inclusive education, the integration of theory and professional practice, translation technology, and career preparation. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the new MA, collaborate with faculty in interpreting, support professional and academic partnerships, and help prepare multilingual students for evolving careers in translation, interpreting, and global communication.

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement
Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
CV
Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi-finalist stage)
A sample syllabus or other evidence of teaching effectiveness
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

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

Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:

Clorinda Donato, Professor of French and Italian
Clorinda.Donato@csulb.edu

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 Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu

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.

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