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Associate Director | Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested candidates should a submit a cover letter detailing research interests and experience, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a writing sample (e.g., an article or excerpt from your dissertation), and contact information for three references listed on your application. The start date for this position is June 1, 2026. Questions about the position should be addressed to Rainer Schulte, Director of the Center for Translation Studies, email: schulteutdallas.edu
Posting Details
Posting Details Posting Number S06967P
Position Title Associate Director
Functional Title Associate Director
Department Translation Center
Salary Range $70,000 Dependent on Qualifications
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 04/14/2026
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 06/01/2026
Job Summary The Center for Translation Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to for the position of Associate Director of the Center. The ideal candidate will have expertise in translation studies, digital translation practices, the history of translation studies, and editorial experience. In addition, the candidate should be guided by "vordenken": thinking toward the future. The Center for Translation Studies was founded in 1978, when the field of translation studies was in its infancy and even the idea of literary translation was still met with much resistance of faculty members of other disciplines within the humanities. Over four decades later, the translationmunity represents a vibrant multicultural and interdisciplinary space within literature and the humanities. The four pillars of the Center—teaching, research, publishing, andmunity engagement—contribute to promoting and fostering innovations in the field of translation studies. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field; 5-7 years related professional experience; or any equivalentbination of education and experience. Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree or doctoral degree in Translation Studies (or a graduate certificate in literary translation or degree in literature with a focus in translation studies). Other Qualifications To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include managing the scholarly journal -Translation Review -published by the Center, writing the Center's newsletter, managing and updating the Center's and the Translation Review , planning events, managing social media accounts, and fundraising, along with any other duties related to promoting the Center for Translation Studies and ensuring its smooth operation. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information Special Instructions Summary Interested candidates should a submit a cover letter detailing research interests and experience, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a writing sample (e.g., an article or excerpt from your dissertation), and contact information for three references listed on your application. The start date for this position is June 1, 2026. Questions about the position should be addressed to Rainer Schulte, Director of the Center for Translation Studies, email: schulteutdallas.edu Important Message 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallasmunity and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas ismitted to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is weing, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the universitymunity. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.