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Posted: 18-Jan-23
Location: New York, NY, 10176, USA
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 25178
Assistant Professor of Spanish - Specialist in Translation and Interpreting - Re-opened*
Job ID
25178Location
John Jay College
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor???s and master???s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is seeking a well-rounded specialist who focuses on the theories, practice, and teaching of Translation & Interpreting Studies for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Performs teaching, research and student advising duties in Spanish/English translation and interpreting. Shares responsibility for departmental and College committee work and other duties as assigned by the chair. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who contribute to the diversity mission of the college through their leadership, community service, research, and/or lived experiences.
Candidatesare expected to bring enthusiasm anddemonstratedcommitmentto teaching and service and to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As demonstrated in John Jay College???s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum. (_ _http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/u1862/principlesfora_culturallyresponsiveinclusiveandantiracistcurriculumadoptedbycollegecouncilapril82021.pdf_ ), the
College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a BA in Spanish with concentrations in Translation/Interpretation and Spanish and Latin American Literatures and Cultures, a Spanish minor, and three Certificate programs in Legal Translation and/or Interpretation. It also offers courses in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to their campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Translation and Interpreting Studies in Spanish or in a related discipline, such as Applied Linguistics in Spanish with a focus in translation and interpreting, from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent non-U.S. institution by date of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English.
Ability to successfully teach Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation and interpreting courses at all levels of undergraduate instruction. Demonstrated scholarship or research achievement. Responsibilities will include working collaboratively with colleagues, the department, and the College. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach Spanish language courses at all levels of instruction.
Teaching, service and publication are required. Teaching duties include a 3/3 course load (six courses per year) of undergraduate courses, but beginning tenure-track appointments receive a significant course reduction while working toward tenure.Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications: Ability to teach computer-assisted translation (CAT) courses and translation and interpreting online/hybrid courses. Experience teaching Spanish heritage learners. Experience using innovative teaching methods and/or curricular design to effectively engage a diverse student body. Experience and interest in developing internships, community outreach, service learning and study abroad opportunities.
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range of $72,667 - $99,532.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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After registered or logged in with user name and password, candidates should provide a letter ofapplication to include how they would contribute to the College???s diversity goals,a CV/resume, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness as one document electronically through CUNYfirst following the instructions above. Applicants making it passed the initial review will be asked to supply letters of recommendation. Please do not send them with your application. Official transcripts are not required at this time, but will be required upon employment.
CLOSING DATE
*Posting re-opened. New closing date February 16, 2023.
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