Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature
Assistant Professor of Interpreting Studies
Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, the Program in Comparative Literature and the Commonwealth Honors College invite applications for a position as Assistant Professor, tenure track, to begin September 2011. Specialization in premodern mythologies and literatures of the Mediterranean basin (“Middle East” preferred) including expertise in Arabic literatures and cinema and the ability to teach them in English translation and within a comparative perspective. Candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2011, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and native or near-native fluency in English and two languages of the Mediterranean basin, one of which must be Arabic. The successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation for the intercultural, multi-disciplinary, and comparative nature of the position. In addition to offering graduate seminars, the new faculty will teach honors courses that serve the campus honors community and be engaged in and help strengthen the departmental honors program. Please send cover letter and CV to: Professor David Lenson, 326 Herter Hall, 161 Presidents Drive, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003-9312. Review of all applications will begin December 1, 2010. Interviews of selected candidates will be conducted at the Modern Language Association meeting in January. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; applications from women and members of minority groups are encouraged.
Assistant Professor of Interpreting Studies
The Program in Comparative Literature, which houses a dynamic
Translation Studies Program, and is a unit of the Department of
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin
September 2011. The successful candidate will teach consecutive and
simultaneous interpreting and will also strengthen the department's
offerings in literary and cultural studies. Course assignments will include
a two-semester interpreter training sequence in a language-neutral
environment, plus a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses
in Comparative Literature/ Translation Studies, taught in English.
Language expertise in at least one of the following is required: Chinese,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish. We seek
candidates who have a strong background in interpreting studies theory
and practice as well as strong scholarly promise. We welcome
interdisciplinary approaches. Expertise in multimedia interpreting, prior
teaching experience with international and minority students, and
experience in community outreach are desirable assets. Ph.D. in hand by
August 31, 2011. Salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Please send letter, CV, three recommendations, statement of teaching
and research interests, and writing sample to: Prof. Edwin Gentzler, chair,
Interpreting Studies search committee, Comparative Literature (LLC),
430 Herter Hall, 161 President's Dr., University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Amherst MA 01003-9312. Review of dossiers will begin on
November 22, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. The
Department is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body, and
curriculum. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the
Five College Consortium, along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and
Mount Holyoke Colleges and is also a member the Academic Career
Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of
Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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