Assistant Professor in German (Interpretation and Translation)

Job title:

Assistant Professor in German (Interpretation and Translation)

Company:

Heriot-Watt University

Job description

Job Category: AcademicDegree Level: First DegreeJob Description:Assistant Professor in German/English Interpreting and TranslationSalary: Grade 7, £37,174 – £46,735Contract details: Full time, Fixed-term for 12 monthsThe School of Social Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and we have a strong international focus in both our teaching and research. We have excellent links and collaborative partnerships with leading business and language schools all over the world. The main focus of the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies (LINCS) is in Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies. As one of the first universities to focus on applied languages, we have developed a very distinctive profile in this area over more than 50 years. Whilst interpreting and translation remain at the forefront of our teaching and research, other areas of focus include sign languages and cultural studies. LINCS research has particular strengths in Translation & Interpreting Studies, Intercultural Studies and Sign Language.LINCS offers taught undergraduate courses in Languages, Interpreting & Translation, Cultures and Communication, Masters-level Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Business Communication, and elective beginners and post-beginners levels. Staff conduct research on a range of topics related to language policy, linguistics, translation and interpreting, migration, culture, and heritage, and supervise PhD students working on similar topics and on interdisciplinary projects.Key responsibilitiesLINCS is now looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to join the Department on a Teaching & Scholarship contract. The new staff member will contribute primarily to teaching German, Translation and Interpreting courses at various levels. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to courses for other languages taught in the Department (BSL, Chinese, French and Spanish) where qualified, across a range of programmes, as well as cultural studies-related courses. We are seeking an early career academic able to teach core courses at all levels. They will be required to be involved in relevant administration tasks.Required qualifications, skills and experienceThe new staff member must have:

• English as their first language with German at near-native/C2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Experience in teaching and assessing German interpreting/translation at university level, OR suitable professional experience of interpreting/translation plus some teaching experience.
• A PhD in a relevant field. We will consider applicants whose PhDs are near completion with viva voce examinations already scheduled.

Desired qualifications, skills and experienceThe applicant will ideally also have:

• Experience in other areas of LINCS teaching and Continuing Professional Development activities.
• Professional experience of interpreting and/or translation.
• A further language taught in LINCS (BSL, Chinese, French, Spanish) at near-native/C2 level.
• A developing programme of research in an area which complements the existing strengths of the department. We particularly welcome applicants with research interests in AI, computer-assisted interpreting, or professional interpreting/translation practice. While this is not a research post, there is time for scholarship in the contract and we would encourage early career researchers to consider applying.

About Heriot-Watt UniversityAt Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that.How to ApplyApplications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday 01 June 2025.Please submit your CV via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment.We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options.Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers .Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Expected salary

£37174 – 46735 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 01 May 2025 23:02:26 GMT

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