30.3893, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Translation: Rank Open, National University of Singapore

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LINGUIST List: Vol-30-3893. Tue Oct 15 2019. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 30.3893, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Translation: Rank Open, National University of Singapore

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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:42:33
From: Alex Soo [fasasjhs at nus.edu.sg]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Translation: Rank Open, National University of Singapore

 
University or Organization: National University of Singapore 
Department: Department of Chinese Studies
Job Location: Singapore, Singapore 
Web Address: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/chs/
Job Title: Tenure Track/Educator Track (Open Rank) in Translation/Interpretation
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Translation 

Required Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)
                      English (eng) 

Description:

The Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore, is one of
the leading institutions in the world in the fields of Chinese Studies and
Chinese Language and a major centre in Southeast Asia. We invite applications
for the post of Tenure Track/Educator Track (Open Rank) in
Translation/Interpretation.

Applicants for this position should have formal training in
Translation/Interpretation and a PhD in Translation or a related field;
extensive practical experience in translation/interpretation will be an added
asset. The areas of expertise we are looking for will also include translation
skills training on professional texts (e.g. business translation, medical
translation, legal translation, etc.).

The successful applicant will be expected to have a strong commitment to:
- Teach Translation/Interpretation (Chinese – English, English – Chinese) at
both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; 
- Provide supervision to students in Translation;
- Undertake research in Translation and/or related areas;
- Play an active role in the Department’s curriculum and development; and
- Provide support to management and professional service where required. S/he
should possess native-speaking, or near native-speaking, competence in both
Chinese and English so as to be able to teach and conduct research in this
area. 

NUS is a leading university in Asia which provides rich resources and
opportunities for research, competitive remuneration and generous benefits,
including subsidized housing and medical coverage. 

Applicants should send, by email attachment, to the Search Committee at the
application email below, a dossier:
- Covering letter and CV;
- Statements of research accomplishments and teaching philosophy/methodology;
- Complete list of publications (including theses and dissertations) and
samples;
- Course outlines and copies of student evaluations of courses taught;
- Three letters of reference and one from PhD supervisor (for
lecturer-educator track and assistant professor tenure track posts);
- Six names of referees with full contact details (for associate professor and
above)

The closing date for applications is 1 March 2020. We regret that only
shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/chs/



Application Deadline: 01-Mar-2020 
	  
Email Address for Applications: fasbox64 at nus.edu.sg 
Contact Information:
	Alex Soo 
	Email: fasasjhs at nus.edu.sg 
	Phone: +65-65163902 


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