Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) (111755-0626)

Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2029.

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr David Orrego-Carmona (Reader in Translation Studies) at David.orrego-carmona@warwick.ac.uk

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is implementing an ambitious strategic refresh that repositions SMLC as a national centre of excellence at the intersection of languages, cultures, AI, and digital technologies. Central to this is an Innovation Portfolio, a coordinated programme of curriculum development, research, and partnership activity that will shape the School’s offer as the discipline continues to evolve.

This post is an integral part of that portfolio. The post holder will join a collaborative team developing the proposals that will define SMLC’s new programme landscape, working with partners across the School, the Faculty of Arts, and the University. Colleagues with enthusiasm for developing new skills and ideas are actively welcomed into this process, and the portfolio is designed to grow from within the School’s existing community as much as from new appointments.

The post holder will play an active role in developing new programmes and modules that take SMLC’s expertise into new contexts and student communities. 

The School is expanding its offer into multilingualism, accessibility, and digital communication, and this post contributes to that direction. At a time of significant change for Modern Languages in the UK, this post offers an opportunity to contribute to a curriculum that is redefining what translation studies can offer students and society. We are looking for a colleague with a strong grounding in translation and transcultural studies, a commitment to teaching excellence, and the enthusiasm to contribute to a department that is expanding its offer in new directions.

About You  

We welcome applications from candidates working in any discipline whose work engages seriously with how communication works across languages, modes, and communities.

Relevant areas of specialisation include:

-    translation studies
-    transcultural studies
-    modern languages and technologies
-    media accessibility
-    audiovisual translation
-    specialised translation
-    multilingual communication
-    multilingual digital media

Multilingual and translation competence is essential. We are looking for a colleague with experience of HE teaching in the UK, enthusiasm for curriculum development, and the collaborative instincts needed to contribute to a department in strategic transformation.

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