The American University of Beirut: Assistant Professor in Translation Studies

The American University of Beirut: Assistant Professor in Translation Studies The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to fill a position of assistant professor in translation studies to begin August 15, 2016.Candidates must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment, in translation studies, comparative literature, or another field of literary study that reflects a clear focus on translation theories and practices. They must be fluent in English and Arabic, have acquired an advanced level in at least one more language, and gained experience in translation. They will contribute to the existing minor in translation (housed in the Department of English and the Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages) and to the development of a new MA in translation.AUB faculty engage in research, teaching, and service. Candidates are expected to teach on the undergraduate and graduate level and to participate in the collegial governance of the Department and University. The teaching load is 3/2 with generous support for junior faculty research. Appointments are for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement.To apply, send a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and sample syllabus; arrange for three letters of reference to be directly sent to:Patrick McGreevyDean, Faculty of Arts and SciencesAmerican University of Beirutc/o New York Office3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10017-2303USAOrPatrick McGreevyDean, Faculty of Arts and SciencesAmerican University of BeirutP.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-SolhBeirut 1107 2020, LebanonElectronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to:as_dean@aub.edu.lb To assure full consideration, please have all application materials reach AUB by October 31, 2015.For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx  The American University of Beirut is the preeminent liberal arts university in the Middle East, serving a diverse, multilingual student body. AUB is an equal opportunity employer. Nazmi Al-Masri on August 12, 2014 Over the one-year period from July 2013 to July 2014, I was supposed to participate in six international academic conferences and meetings as a partner in four international projects: three EU-funded projects (two from Erasmus-Mundus, one Tempus) and one British Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project. Because of the siege and the current war, I
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