Limited Term Adjunct Instructor - NCI
Posting Number: req21771
Department: Ctr Interpretation Test & Rsch
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona National Center for Interpretation is currently hiring for Instructor(s) for Portuguese Online Translation course(s). The position requires teaching asynchronous translation courses. Courses are 16 weeks long with weekly assignments and are part of a three-course certificate sequence (i.e., Business, Medical and Legal Translation). The successful candidate will not be responsible for the design of teaching materials, which are provided by NCI.NCI is a leader in the field of interpreter and translator training. Founded in 1979, the National Center for Interpretation Testing, Research, and Policy (NCI) at the University of Arizona is committed to ensuring language access for individuals with limited English proficiency. NCI focuses on enhancing communication across cultures and supporting fairness through innovative research, training, and testing for interpreters and translators, while promoting professionalism in the field.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Hold weekly office hours and post times online
and on the syllabus - Make sure dates on the syllabus and on the
online platform (D2L) are updated and correct - Review D2L content for errors or missing links
- Monitor and grade (P/F) online discussions and
intervene as needed (e.g., when students need help, concepts are unclear) - Answer student emails and communicate regularly
with students, and offer support for their learning - Update curriculum and course materials as needed
- Grade assignments, post grades and offer
feedback in a timely fashion (7-10 days after assignment is due) - Communicate and/or meet with program director
and UA (NCI, CaPE) staff as needed - Provide feedback to program director on the
course/s as needed - Additional duties as required by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Translation, Portuguese or related
field - Professional translation experience
- Native or near native fluency in Portuguese
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in teaching
- Two years of college teaching experience
- Advanced degree in Translation, Portuguese or related field
- Professional certification (e.g. ATA)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 16
Job FTE: .40
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: $3,750
Compensation Type: Per Course
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 0
Contact Information for Candidates
Sonia Colina
Director
scolina@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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