LINGUIST List 11.115

Fri Jan 21 2000

Jobs: English Language, Senior Translator

Editor for this issue: Jody Huellmantel <jodylinguistlist.org>

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1. C Daunton, English Language - Univ. Lecturer/Univ. Assistant Lecturer, Cambridge
2. Lesley Machin, Senior Translator - Senior at SDL Sheffield Ltd, South Yorkshire England

FACULTY OF ENGLISH

University Lecturer/University Assistant Lecturer (English Language)

The Faculty is seeking to appoint, at University Lecturer or Assistant
Lecturer level, to a post in the field of English language. The
appointment will be effective from 1 October 2000. The successful
candidate will be expected to promote the study of the English
language in relation to the development of English
literature. Applications will be welcomed from candidates whose
qualifications and interests refer to the period since 1700, including
those working in the field of Commonwealth and International
literature in English. Linguists may be interested to receive the
further details.

Stipend Scales and Terms of Appointment:
University Lecturer: �20,811 - �32,095 pa (11 increments)
Appointment will be for three years with the possibility of re-appointment
to the retiring age.
University Assistant Lecturer: �17,238 - �22,579 pa (6 increments)
Appointment will be for three years, with the possibility of re-appointment
for a further two years. The statutory limit of tenure for an Assistant
Lecturer is five years, but all holders of this office are considered for
possible appointment to a University Lectureship during their tenure.

Applications (eleven copies), giving details of qualifications,
experience, and specific areas of teaching offered, together with a
curriculum vitae and the names of not more than three referees, should
be sent to the Secretary of the Appointments Committee, from whom
further particulars may be obtained (Email: chgd2cam.ac.uk), at the
Faculty of English, 9 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP. Applicants should
ask their referees to write direct to the Appointments Committee by
the closing date of Monday 21 February 2000.

The university is committed to equality of opportunity.

Rank of Job: Senior
Areas Required: Senior Translator
Other Desired Areas: Project Management 
University or Organization: SDL Sheffield Ltd
Department: Personnel
State or Province: South Yorkshire
Country: England
Final Date of Application: 15/02/00
Contact: Lesley Machin lmachinsdlintl.com

Address for Applications:
Plantation House, 261-269 Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S Yorks S11 8NX
England



SDL 

e-nabling global business

With offices in Europe, Japan and the USA, SDL is a leading web,
software and multi-media company specialising in providing global
solutions for multinational companies.

Translators Required
Danish, Dutch, European Portuguese, European Spanish, German, Italian,
Latin American Spanish, Swedish
(Sheffield offices – UK; �15 - �19K + Benefits)
Senior Translators
Experienced translators are required to manage mostly quick turnover
translations in the fields of IT, multimedia and the Internet, working
in an existing team of around 20 in-house translators. 

Translation Co-ordinators 
These challenging roles involve effectively managing the work of
freelance & in-house translators to ensure profitable & high quality
translation services are provided to SDL clients. Post holders will
also be responsible for project resource scheduling, terminology
management and quality assurance.

Successful candidates will be native speakers with a degree in
translation, have a minimum of 2 years experience in the field of
localisation and be familiar with management of linguistic aspects of
the localisation process. An understanding of IT with good MS Office
skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure. 
Experience with Translation Memory tools would be an advantage. The
Translation Co-ordinator positions require well-organised problem
solvers with strong communication skills. 

We offer a unique opportunity for career development along with a
competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a great working
environment. 
For more information please see our web site - http://www.sdlintl.com

Please apply in writing stating which position you are applying for and
enclosing your CV:
Lesley Machin, SDL Sheffield, Plantation House, 261-269 Ecclesall Road,
Sheffield, S11 8NX
Email: lmachinsdlintl.com