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Full-Time Lecturer of Interpreting

Position Number: 9837134
Location: Long Beach, United States
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Full-Time Lecturer of Interpreting

Job No: 561577
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Full Time

Position: Full-Time Lecturer of Interpreting
Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Full-Time Lecturer B (Academic Year) classification salary is $71,100 to $151,128 per academic year (paid as 12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $85,000 to $90,000 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin November 30, 2026. Position opened 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 - Translation Studies Program

Required Qualifications:

M.A. or equivalent terminal degree in Interpreting Studies, Translation and Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the MA degree by August 1, 2027.
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in interpreting theory and practice, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
Demonstrated professional interpreting experience
Evidence of an active or developing program of research, scholarly and creative activity in interpreting studies, translation and interpreting, applied linguistics, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to use interpreting technologies and remote interpreting platforms

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 student body
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.

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
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
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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