Associate Director
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, United States
Position Title
Associate Director
Department Translation Center
Posting Number S06967P
Pay Basis Monthly
Salary $70,000, dependent on qualifications
Full/Part Time Regular full-time
Desired Start Date June 1, 2026
Job Summary The Center for Translation Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to apply 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 translation community represents a vibrant multicultural and interdisciplinary space within literature and the humanities. The four pillars of the Center—teaching, research, publishing, and community 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 equivalent combination 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
Managing the scholarly journal Translation Review published by the Center
Writing the Center’s newsletter
Managing and updating the Center’s website and the Translation Review website
Planning events
Managing social media accounts
Fundraising
Any other duties related to promoting the Center for Translation Studies and ensuring its smooth operation
Application Process Questions about the position should be addressed to Rainer Schulte, Director of the Center for Translation Studies, email: schulte@utdallas.edu.
Contact Information Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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 Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. 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. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the
ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the
Title IX Coordinator .
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Department Translation Center
Posting Number S06967P
Pay Basis Monthly
Salary $70,000, dependent on qualifications
Full/Part Time Regular full-time
Desired Start Date June 1, 2026
Job Summary The Center for Translation Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to apply 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 translation community represents a vibrant multicultural and interdisciplinary space within literature and the humanities. The four pillars of the Center—teaching, research, publishing, and community 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 equivalent combination 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
Managing the scholarly journal Translation Review published by the Center
Writing the Center’s newsletter
Managing and updating the Center’s website and the Translation Review website
Planning events
Managing social media accounts
Fundraising
Any other duties related to promoting the Center for Translation Studies and ensuring its smooth operation
Application Process Questions about the position should be addressed to Rainer Schulte, Director of the Center for Translation Studies, email: schulte@utdallas.edu.
Contact Information Human Resources, 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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 Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. 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. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the
ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the
Title IX Coordinator .
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