Translator in Residence-Program in Translation & Intercultural Communication in Princeton, New Jersey at Princeton University

The Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication (PTIC) at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) and the Council of the Humanities invites applications for an appointment as a Translator in Residence for one academic semester, either fall or spring, during academic years 2027-28 and 2028-29. Interviews for both years may take place in January 2027. The primary rank will be Professional Specialist.

The successful candidate for each semester will be an established translator into English with projects currently in progress, and will be expected to contribute to PIIRS, PTIC, the Council, and/or the Program in Creative Writing by mentoring students and participating in relevant aspects of these Programs, In consultation with the Director of PTIC, they may be asked to visit relevant classes and/or to run workshops in the areas of the theory and practice of translation in collaboration with faculty teaching the Program’s core courses. The Translator in Residence must hold weekly office hours.

In addition to salary and benefits, PTIC will provide up to $2,500 in reimbursement for expenses associated with relocating to Princeton, NJ. The program will also provide shared office space and a laptop computer.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. Further information about the Program in Translation & Intercultural Communication may be found at https://ptic.princeton.edu.

Questions about the application process for this position may be director to Yolanda Sullivan, syolanda@princeton.edu.

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. These positions are not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships may be available, as appropriate.

Applicants must apply online. Applications are due by December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST). The following application items are required and should be uploaded by the applicant:

• Cover letter outlining research agenda and current projects

• Curriculum vitae

• Names and email addresses for two references who will be contacted automatically by the online application system. (Please note: all letters of reference should be submitted by your referees before the December 1, 2026 deadline.)