Summary
Al Ain University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Translation Studies in Abu Dhabi. The role involves teaching Arabic-English-Arabic translation and interpreting, including literary, scientific, legal, business, media, and tourism topics. Applicants must hold a PhD in Translation or Translation Studies and have 2–5 years of university teaching experience, with research published in Scopus-indexed journals. The post also involves curriculum development, academic advising, research, and contributions to university activities.
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Qualification: PhD in Translation/Translation Studies, Arabic-English-Arabic
- High efficiency in teaching courses in Arabic/English/Arabic translation (such as literary, scientific, and legal translation; business, media, and travel and tourism translation; and consecutive and simultaneous interpreting).
- Expertise in the use of machine translation and translation memory tools (CAT) in translation.
- Potential to establish an active research program involving students.
- Knowledge of contemporary teaching practices and E-learning in the domain of translation.
- Willingness to contribute to the academic development of the program.
- Willingness to contribute effectively to the college and university initiatives, and to provide constructive proposals and projects.
- Encourage students to think about their future careers in a local, regional, and international context and ensure that they are equipped to meet this challenge.
- Expertise in curriculum development, academic advising, organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops, and exhibitions, as well as in building relationships and communication with local community institutions.
- Ability to provide service to the college and university, to participate in the development, evaluation, and review of the college curriculum, and to participate in the research activities.
- A proven track record of teaching excellence at the university level, with 2-5 years of experience in university teaching.
- Research published in international scientific journals indexed in the Scopus database.
- Dedication to renewing, developing, and proposing curricula.
- Extensive experience in translation or interpreting and in teaching translation and interpreting is expected.
- Willingness to provide all necessary and required services to the university and college.