30.4028, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Translation: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland

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Subject: 30.4028, Jobs: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Translation: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:15:53
From: Nina Mamnani [n.mamnani at auckland.ac.nz]
Subject: Chinese, Mandarin; English; Translation: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland

 
University or Organization: University of Auckland 
Department: School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics
Job Location: Auckland, New Zealand 
Web Address: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/arts.html
Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies (Chinese) - Arts
Job Rank: Lecturer; Senior Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Translation 

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

Description:

About the role:
Housed in the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics at the University
of Auckland, Translation Studies offers up-to-date education and training in
translation mainly at postgraduate level, including translation technology and
audiovisual translation. We are a small but dynamic team well positioned to
expand this relatively new discipline in New Zealand. 

To support the expansion of our programmes, we seek to appoint a new colleague
to join the School as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with specialisation in
interpreting with Chinese (Mandarin) at L1 or L2. The successful candidate
will be expected to provide professionally oriented teaching, engage in
scholarly research and carry out Service to the School.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a unique contribution to the academic
and professional development of public service interpreting and translation in
New Zealand, while allowing you to initiate and/or advance your career in a
growing area, at a forward-looking institution. We welcome applications from
qualified candidates with the ability to deliver pedagogical translation and
interpreting between Chinese and English to students in our postgraduate
programmes.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in translation/interpreting studies
or equivalent. The ideal candidate should have specialisation in interpreting,
preferably in public service interpreting and other community settings, and be
able to deliver practice in technology mediated interpreting (including
video-remote interpreting and telephone interpreting). Experience in
teaching/designing online courses will be an advantage.

Our ideal candidate:
- A scholar or experienced professional with a PhD in Translation/Interpreting
Studies or equivalent, with Chinese (Mandarin) either as L1 or L2 and
specialisation in interpreting, preferably in public service/community
interpreting
- A track-record in tertiary teaching in an English-speaking environment for
interpreting and broader subjects in Translation Studies
- A publication record, either in developing stages for early-career
applicants or a strong track-record for mid-career applicants
- Supervision experience for Masters and PhD students will be an advantage
- A team player and excellent communicator with inclusive attitudes towards
cultural diversity  Willingness to take on an administrative load in addition
to teaching and research

Opportunities offered:
- A well-resourced university with various support schemes for teaching and
research
- Opportunities to develop research and teaching profiles through mentoring
- A dynamic peaceful multicultural society with mild climate

Why work with us:
The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working
environment through: 
- Flexible employment practices
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a
generous parental leave allowance, discounted childcare and a number of other
discounts on internal and external services.

Applications should be submitted online at the application link provided
below, before the closing date of 30 November 2019 and include an up to date
CV and cover letter.



Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://smrtr.io/3xRRx 
Contact Information:
	Professor Bernadette Luciano 
	Email: b.luciano at auckland.ac.nz 


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