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Latin 4 Tutor

State College, PA · Remote

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... literary commentaries. Adapts instruction using guided translation practice, scansion exercises, and AP Latin exam preparation to support advanced students preparing for AP examinations, college ...

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Latin 4 Tutor

MN · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... literary commentaries. Adapts instruction using guided translation practice, scansion exercises, and AP Latin exam preparation to support advanced students preparing for AP examinations, college ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for literary translation in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a literary translation?

A Literary Translation job involves translating books, poems, essays, and other literary works from one language to another while preserving the original meaning, style, and cultural nuances. Literary translators must have a deep understanding of both the source and target languages, as well as the ability to convey the author's voice and emotions effectively. This role requires creativity, linguistic expertise, and knowledge of literary traditions to ensure the translated work resonates with readers in the target language.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in literary translation?

To thrive in Literary Translation, you need advanced proficiency in at least two languages, a deep understanding of literary styles and genres, and strong cultural awareness, often backed by a relevant degree. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and, occasionally, professional certifications in translation can be beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help translators convey the author’s intent while maintaining the integrity of the original work. These abilities are crucial to producing accurate, engaging translations that resonate with target audiences and uphold literary quality.

What are the typical challenges faced in literary translation roles?

Literary translators often face the challenge of capturing the nuanced tone, style, and cultural references present in the source text while making them accessible and engaging for a new audience. Balancing fidelity to the original work with the need for natural-sounding prose in the target language can be particularly demanding. Additionally, deadlines can be tight, especially when working on book contracts or serialized works, requiring excellent time management. Collaboration with editors, authors, and publishers is common to ensure quality and appropriateness of the translated content. Overcoming these challenges helps translators produce work that is both faithful and enjoyable for readers.

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Infographic showing various Literary Translation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Research Nutrition Technician (The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$17.20 - $30.30/hr

Full-time

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Job description

We are seeking a Research Nutrition Technician who will be an integral part of the nutrition care team of the ICTR's Research Nutrition Program. This position involves computer nutrient analyses of diets, menu planning, anthropometric measurements, instructing and directing patients on research protocols, dosing, moderate cooking, packing out research meals and formula preparation. The technician manages nutrition data of protocols involving pediatric, adult, and outpatient research participants/patients and provides some health coaching. The position reports to the Research Nutrition Core Director and works under the guidance of a supervisor and Research Nutritionists.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Perform nutritional screening and basic nutritional assessments including various anthropometric measurements, calculations of body composition, BMI, MAC, TSF, and z-scores.
  • Perform moderate meal preparation and calculation of research diets and weighing out allergy doses.
  • Develop and review menus and recipes for research studies and ensure that they are reproducible, accurate and palatable and within the guidelines of the research protocol, e.g., low protein diets, Modified Atkins Diets.
  • Conduct telephone and in-person food questionnaire interviews with research patients using different nutrition research tools.
  • Review other food questionnaires for completeness and accuracy.
  • Collect and enter nutrition data into the database.
  • Conduct health coaching visits with research patients.
  • Maintain open communication with interdisciplinary team, e.g., ICTR CRU's nutrition. personnel, nursing, physicians, hospital nutrition department personnel, and research coordinators.
  • Perform literature searches to support research studies.
  • Assist as needed with the rotation programs for dietetic internship programs from Johns Hopkins Bayview MC and University of Maryland Medical System.
  • Prepare reports, collect and analyze data, and maintain records.
  • Organize and maintain research protocols and dietetic internship rotation binders.
  • Assist in designing study recipes for more complex diet therapies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or certification as a Dietetic Technician.
  • One-year related experience
  • Ability to be on-call on weekends as needed.
  • Ability to travel between research sites located in Woodlawn and Bayview Medical Center as needed.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Culinary Nutrition or related field.
  • Health Coach certification.

Classified Title: Nutrition Technician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Nutrition Technician (The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($24.04/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M - F, 8:30 an - 5 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM ICTR Inst Clin Translational Resrch
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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