28.201, Jobs: English; Vietnamese; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation: Senior Lecturer, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Vietnam

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Subject: 28.201, Jobs: English; Vietnamese; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation: Senior Lecturer, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Vietnam

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Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:03:59
From: Jessica Clayton [employment at rmit.edu.vn]
Subject: English; Vietnamese; Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation: Senior Lecturer, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Ho Chi Minh, VIetnam

 
University or Organization: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Vietnam 
Job Location: Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam 
Web Address: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/
Job Title: Senior Lecturer, Translating and Interpreting
Job Rank: Senior Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Translation; English - Vietnamese translation

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Vietnamese (vie) 

Description:

The Bachelor of Language is a new program within RMIT Vietnam, to commence in
October of 2017 and we are looking for experienced lecturers in the
disciplines of Translating and Interpreting to commence in June/July 2017, to
lead syllabus and assessment design across multiple related courses.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the Senior Lecturer will contribute to the teaching
and research efforts of the Centre. The incumbent is to make a significant
contribution to the delivery of programs and to be actively involved in
research, consulting and other professional activities. They will be required
to develop, engage in and lead high quality research projects that are aligned
with the University's research focus areas to achieve success in attracting
research funding and to produce high quality outputs.

As the inaugural staff on this new program a high level of autonomy,
creativity and problem solving skills will be essential. Opportunities to
develop original research in the area of Translating and Interpreting are
broad as a result of the unique context of an Australian University operating
in Vietnam.  As the program develops, Senior Lecturers will have opportunity
to assist with all aspects of program delivery including curriculum expansion,
program logistics, industry connections, staffing and will be encouraged to
apply for leadership positions as they arise. 

To be considered for this position you will have the ability to prepare and
deliver programs at undergraduate and post-graduate levels, including online
delivery, course coordination and the ability to produce high quality
curriculum or program materials.  In addition you will have the capacity to
work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students.  You will
bring with you an established track record and recognition for quality
research outputs to contribute to the Discipline and School research areas
evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives,
competitive research funding, and industry links.

Requirements:

- PhD or equivalent Doctoral qualification in relevant discipline
- To meet Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) requirements, all
non-Vietnamese academic candidates must have at least 5 years' relevant
experience, teaching in a University environment
- English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For
this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent)
- Non-Vietnamese candidates must also meet the requirements of the Vietnamese
Work Permit process.

For detailed information on the role and process, please visit
www.rmit.edu.vn/jobs to read more before you apply. We will be in touch after
the closing date. We intend for interviews to commence during the first week
of March 2017.



Application Deadline: 12-Feb-2017 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://careers.rmit.edu.vn/vn/en/job/556455/senior-lecturer-translating-and-interpreting 
Contact Information:
	HR Manager, Recruitment Jessica Clayton 
	Email: employment at rmit.edu.vn 


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