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Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Department of Translation and Interpretation

Employer
BILKENT UNIVERSITY
Location
Ankara (TR)
Closing date
4 Dec 2024

The Department of Translation and Interpretation at Bilkent University invites applications for one full-time open rank position for English and/or French courses. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Translation Studies, or related subjects at the time of appointment. Native or near-native fluency in English, and/or French, and/or Turkish is required. All candidates should have an active research agenda.

The Translation and Interpretation Department at Bilkent University offers a dynamic and highly respected undergraduate program that prepares students for careers in the translation and interpreting fields. The department is home to a diverse faculty of experienced academics who are committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field for the last 30 years. Students have the opportunity to learn from experts in a wide range of specialties, including translation theory; translation in special fields, including audio-visual translation and localization; and interpreting in different settings. Recognized as a center of excellence by the European Union institutions, the Department also offers a non-thesis graduate program in conference interpreting following the AIIC and the EMCI criteria for teaching conference interpreting.

Bilkent University, located in suburban Ankara, is a non-profit foundation university supported by its own endowment. It is home to a vibrant international community. Its faculty members come from 40 different countries. The university offers a generous benefits package, including on-campus housing, health insurance, and subsidized private school for faculty members' dependents in the K-12 levels leading to an IB degree.

As research is a priority at Bilkent University, its support includes grants for conference travel and the possibility of a sabbatical leave after the third year.

Should you have any queries regarding the position, please email the search committee at trinjobs@bilkent.edu.tr

Applicants must upload a (i) cover letter (ii) CV (iii) research statement (iv) teaching statement, and (v) writing sample. In addition, (vi) candidates are required to provide contact details for at least three referees.

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2025.

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