[Job Vacancy] Assistant Professor in Translation Studies and French

Assistant Professor in Translation Studies and French

Durham University – School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Responsible to: Head of Department

Working arrangements: The role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares

Closing date: 27 November 2019 at 12pm midday

Preferred start date: Successful candidates will ideally be in post by 01 September 2020

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures seeks an outstanding new colleague to join the School as Assistant Professor in Translation Studies and French.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake internationally excellent research, provide outstanding teaching at undergraduate and masters level, and carry out service to the School. The appointment is tenable on a non-fixed term basis from 1 September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We welcome applications from exceptional scholars with research expertise in any area of Translation Studies and French that complements the research strengths of the School, and are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates with a research specialism in intersemiotic and/or transmedial translation.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in a progressive institution.

 

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BWP625/assistant-professor-in-translation-studies-and-french