Lecturer of Interpreting

Job no: 561577
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Full Time

California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students.

The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

• M.A. or equivalent terminal degree in Interpreting Studies, Translation and Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the MA degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in interpreting theory and practice, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
• Demonstrated professional interpreting experience
• Evidence of an active or developing program of research, scholarly and creative activity in interpreting studies, translation and interpreting, applied linguistics, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to use interpreting technologies and remote interpreting platforms

• PhD or Professional doctorate in Interpreting;
  Professional interpreting experience in one or more areas such as court/legal, medical/healthcare, educational, community, or conference interpreting
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar tothe CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
• Demonstrated ability to teach both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting
• Professional certification in court and/or medical interpreting
• Experience preparing students or professionals for interpreter certification examinations
• Experience coordinating programs, practicum placements, interpreter teams, or language-access services
• Experience with remote simultaneous interpreting, video remote interpreting, terminology-management tools, and/or AI-assisted interpreting tools
• Multilingual proficiency and experience working with linguistically diverse communities, particularly in Southern California
• Experience building partnerships with courts, hospitals, schools, governmental agencies, nonprofits, or community organizations
• Experience developing online or hybrid interpreting courses or professional training programs

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in interpreting theory and practice, including consecutive and simultaneous interpreting; sight translation; court/legal, medical/healthcare, educational, community, and conference interpreting; professional ethics; and interpreting technology.…