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Rita El Hajj

@ritaelhajj

Assistant Professor at Mohammed Al-Mana College and Arabic Lead Linguist for Google localization, evaluating AI-generated content.

Lebanon
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At Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, I teach undergraduate English courses and serve as Head of the Foundation Year Department. My work includes curriculum development, faculty coordination, and academic quality enhancement.

As Arabic Lead Linguist for the Google Localization Program at Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., I oversee linguistic quality across translation, transcreation, and AI- and LLM-assisted localization workflows. I evaluate generated content, identify recurring issues, and support teams in maintaining consistent terminology and style.

Earlier, I worked as an English–Arabic Localization Specialist at SDL International | RWS, reviewing and adapting technical, scientific, media, and social content for Arabic-speaking audiences. I also translated political articles and commentary from Arabic and French into English for Watching America Organization.

My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Language Sciences and Translation Studies from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. I’m committed to advancing language education and delivering linguistic solutions that bridge academia and the translation industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Foundation Year Department

Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences

Jul 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Oversee departmental operations, faculty coordination, curriculum development, and academic quality enhancement, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic goals and accreditation standards. Lead multiple committees including the Translation Unit, Departmental Council, and Curriculum Unit.

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Current

Assistant Professor

Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences

Sep 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Deliver undergraduate courses using innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student learning outcomes. Courses taught include General English, English for Medicine, Communication Skills, ESP, EAP, Medical Terminology, and Research Skills.

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Lecturer

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Feb 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 6 months)

Taught English for General Purposes and English for Specific Purposes courses.

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Lecturer

Lebanese University

Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 6 months)

Taught English for General Purposes and English for Specific Purposes across multiple faculties including Economic Sciences, Information, Sciences, and Fine Arts.

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Assistant Dean

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Assisted the Dean with translation and research for projects, conferences, and meetings. Managed the Dean's schedule, prepared reports and presentations, and coordinated class schedules and room assignments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Arizona State University

TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

2015 - 2017

Completed a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program at Arizona State University from 2015 to 2017.

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Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

PhD, Language Sciences and Translation Studies

2010 - 2015

Grade: Highly Honorable with Praise, 95/100

Earned a PhD in Language Sciences and Translation Studies with distinction (Highly Honorable with Praise, 95/100). Dissertation focused on the bilingual terminology of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

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Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Master of Arts, Translation Studies

2009 - 2010

Grade: Mark of Distinction

Completed a Master of Arts in Translation Studies (Diplôme d'Études Approfondies - DEA) with a mark of distinction. Thesis analyzed the translation of a psychological/medical book.

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Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Maîtrise, Modern Languages and Translation

2008 - 2009

Grade: Mark of Distinction

Earned a Maîtrise in Modern Languages and Translation (equivalent to Master 1) with a mark of distinction. Final year dissertation studied the translation of a historical-political book.

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Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Bachelor of Arts, Modern Languages and Translation

2005 - 2008

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Translation with a Teaching Degree in Arabic, English, and French.

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Official Lebanese Baccalaureate

High School Diploma, Literature and Humanities

2005 - 2005

Received the High School Diploma, Official Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate in Literature and Humanities.

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