Lecturer in Terminology

The Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month renewable Lecturer position with a target start date of August 16, 2023. Renewal of the position is contingent on funding and strong performance reviews by the Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The primary responsibility is to teach courses in terminology, localization, and professional translation at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level. The Lecturer who joins our multilingual Program may also have the opportunity to direct individualized MA capstone projects and to propose curricular developments. Annual funding for professional development activities will be provided.
A doctoral degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics or a related field is required at the time of appointment. At least one year of teaching at the postsecondary level and professional-level competence in English and at least one other language is also required. Professional experience as a terminologist or in terminology management is highly desirable.
To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application; CV, including contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three professional references; evidence of teaching experience (preferably teaching evaluations). The search committee may contact the applicant about soliciting letters of reference at a later point, after initial review of the files. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date, although no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 1, 2023.
For further information regarding this search, contact pphillip@illinois.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to Illinois Human Resources Personnel Services at jobs@illinois.edu or 217-333-2137
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
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