Assistant Professor of Translation Studies – Binghamton University

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Job Description:

The Department of Comparative Literature and the Program of Translation Studies at Binghamton University seek an Assistant Professor in Translation Studies with interests in the languages and literatures of the Middle East, in particular Arabic. The ideal candidate will have a strong comparatist background or a degree in comparative literature. Teaching responsibilities will include offering graduate seminars and undergraduate courses in Translation Studies and Comparative Literature, offering translation workshops, and supervising graduate students. Teaching load 2/2. The successful candidate will have a tenure berth in Comparative Literature and a courtesy title with Translation Studies.

Requirements:

Applicants are expected to have a PhD.

Additional Information:

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Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following items electronically: a cover letter, a vita, a brief research statement, a writing sample, and 3 letters of reference. Please use the following link: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com. Review of applications will begin February 26, 2017, and continue until the position is filled.