Assistant Professor of Translation Studies

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures is seeking an Assistant Professor of Translation Studies. This position is effective August 17, 2027. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to serving diverse students and promoting inclusive excellence. The department is expanding graduate education in Translation and Interpreting, with a new graduate certificate launched in 2023 and a planned MA in Translation and Interpreting for Fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the new MA program, collaborate with faculty in interpreting, support professional and academic partnerships, and prepare multilingual students for evolving careers in translation, interpreting, and global communication. The role may involve instruction in-person, hybrid, online, or a combination thereof. The university is dedicated to the academic success of all students, including those with disabilities, first-generation students, veterans, and students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.