Doctoral assistant, French–Dutch translation and Translation Studies - 2019AAPFLWEX033

The Faculty of Arts is seeking to fill a full-time (100%) vacancy in the Department of Applied Linguistics/Translation & Interpreting for a

Doctoral assistant in the fields of French–Dutch translation and Translation Studies

Job description

• You will contribute to teaching and research in the fields of French–Dutch translation and Translation Studies.
• You will be assigned the following lecturing duties:
  • French language proficiency (BA1, 6 credits, partim written proficiency),
  • Translation French–Dutch 1 (BA2, 3 credits),
  • Translation French–Dutch 2 (BA3, 3 credits),
  • French: Specialised translation into Dutch (Master's in Translation, 3 credits).
• You will also contribute to the course Research skills (BA2, 6 credits, partim).
• You will supervise students who are writing their BA and MA theses.
• You will compete to obtain externally funded research grants.
• You will conduct interdisciplinary research in Translation Studies within the French language section.
• Your research will be in line with the profile and vision of the Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies (TricS) research group.
• You will contribute to the development of blended learning and technological didactic support at the department.

Profile and requirements

• You hold (or will obtain during the application period) a doctorate (PhD) in Translation Studies, or in Linguistics or Literature with a clear Translation Studies component.
• You have an excellent command of the French language in both its written and oral forms (at near-native level).
• You are a native speaker – or equivalent – of Dutch and have an excellent command of Dutch, in both its written and oral forms.
• You have demonstrable experience in research in Translation Studies and experience in translation practice is an asset.
• Experience in teaching translation in higher education is an asset.
• Experience in supervising BA and MA theses is an asset.
• Experience in developing and carrying out research projects is an asset.
• The focus in your teaching corresponds with the educational vision of the university.
• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
• You are quality-orientated, conscientious, creative and cooperative.

We offer

• an appointment as a doctoral assistant for a period of three years;
• the date of appointment will be 1 October 2019;
• a full-time gross monthly salary ranging from € 4.134,93 tot € 6.446,00;
• a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

How to apply?

• Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date 24 February 2019.
• Your application contains a research plan in Dutch (2 pages at most) that elaborates on the themes listed under “Job Description” and “Profile and Requirements”. In addition, your application contains detailed information about your current research, involvement in projects and/or proposals for the development/acquisition of new research projects within domains that you consider relevant in the TricS research group.
• A pre-selection will be made from the submitted applications. The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection committee.
• Candidates, preselected by a selection committee, will be interviewed on 8 May 2019.
• More information about the application form can be obtained from vacaturesuantwerpen.be.
• For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. Kris Peeters (kris.peetersuantwerpen.be).

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