Assistant department Translation, Interpreting and Communication - Translation, Interpreting and Communication (26799)

    →   Apply until 06/02/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time)
    →   Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
    →   Department LW22 - Translation, Interpreting and Communication
    →   AAP temporary appointment - 100%
    →   Number of openings: 1
    →   Reference number: 202311/LW22/AS/006

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

The Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy at Ghent University offers a Bachelor's degree in Applied Language Studies (German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Spanish, Turkish), three one-year Master's degrees (Translation, Interpreting, Multilingual Communication), one two-year Master of Education, one two-year European Master's In Technology for Translation and Interpreting, a one-year Master's in Advanced Studies in Linguistics and three one-year postgraduate degrees (Conference Interpreting, Dutch and Translation and Computer-Assisted Language Mediation). 
We have a vacancy for an assistant in Russian, whose appointment will include academic teaching, academic research and academic services. The earliest starting date of the position is 1 April 2024.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation. The subject matter corresponds to the TRACE research group (https://research.flw.ugent.be/trace)
• You will assist in the teaching activities at the department, specifically the Russian language courses, or other courses that match your expertise
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department
• If you meet the formal criteria, you must submit a PhD application to the FWO and the BOF during the first term

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a degree of Master in Translation, Interpreting or Multilingual Communication, a master’s degree in East European Languages and Cultures or an equivalent degree, with Russian.
• The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You are interested in academic research
• You have preferably written a final dissertation on a Russian subject
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills
• You have a C1 level of proficiency in Russian (CEFR).
• You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch, both spoken and written.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
• Your appointment will start on 1 April 2024 at the earliest
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. More information about our salary scales
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits 

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter followed by a text (in English, max. 1000 words) in which you formulate a research proposal (pdf format)
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages
• In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted (if already in your possession, if not, you need to be able to provide proof that you have applied for a certificate of equivalence at the start of your appointment). The certificate can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en. For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Piet Van Poucke (piet.vanpoucke@ugent.be).

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact our helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).