Job title: Lecturer/Associate Professor Positions in Media Translation and Computer-assisted Translation
Department of English
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Qualification & Responsibility
Applications
are invited for open-rank positions in the Department of English by
applicants specializing in translation studies. The Department of
English is a research-led department that trains graduates for careers
as English-language professionals in the fields of translation, media
and communication, finance and international business, and language
education. Since its inception in 2008, the Department has established
four undergraduate programmes of study with a concentration on applied
English studies, English literature as well as translation studies. The
Department also has a vibrant postgraduate programme of MA Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and is to launch another
postgraduate offering in MA Mass Media Translation in 2017. In addition
to Masters programmes, the Department operates a successful
research-based doctoral programme, through the faculty supervise PhD
student in their specialist areas. The Department welcomes applications
from those who possess:
A PhD in translation studies or related areas (with specialty in media translation or CAT preferred)；
Experience in designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate
modules in translation and/or interpreting (Chinese and English),
particularly in media translation and computer-assisted translation；
A growing research profile in the field of translation or related areas plus a commensurate record of research impact；
Demonstrated capacity in teaching and research-related administration；
The ability to teach subjects in English, which is the medium of instruction of the University.
In addition, those applicants aiming to be appointed at the Associate Professor level should be able to clearly demonstrate:
A good record of the supervision of MA or PhD candidates
Experience in curriculum development or programme management
A developing or international research profile or record of research funding
Successful
candidates will be expected to teach and contribute to undergraduate
translation and interpreting modules for our BA programmes in English.
The Department is also to launch a Masters in Mass Media Translation in
2017 and the chosen candidates will be part of the team developing and
delivering the postgraduate modules, i.e. Journalism Translation, Public
Relations Translation, Translating Chinese Culture etc. An
understanding of translation technology and experience in working with
computer-assisted translation software such as SDL Trados, as well as
field interpreting experience, are highly desirable. The positions
require fluency in both English and Chinese.
With a faculty of 15
members and a student body of 300, the Department of English is one of
the more established entities in Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.
The University is a unique collaborative institution, the first and
currently the only university in China to offer both UK (University of
Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate
degrees. The University now has over 10,000 students, who from July 2016
spread across two adjoining campuses. The medium of instruction is
English. The University aims to be research-led, and has recently
committed significant investment into research development and the
expansion of PhD student numbers on campus. Academic members of staff
enjoy access to a wide range of electronic databases as well as print
resources. The Department is housed in the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building on the new South Campus, where the new Interpreting
Laboratory and Translation Laboratory are located as well.
XJTLU
is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP),
well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul,
Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in
China, and just 25 minutes by rail from Shanghai. SIP is a major growth
zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500
top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest
concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP ($195
billion in 2012). The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both
old and new in China, with the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World
Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum
attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent
quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake
provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there are a variety
of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants,
entertainment hubs and a great nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four
international schools.
The salary range for the positions is
23,850 – 29,222 RMB/month (Lecturer), and 29,664 – 40,497 RMB/month
(Associate Professor). In addition, members of academic staff are
entitled to accommodation and travel allowances, medical insurance, and
relocation expenses.
Applications should be received by 15th April 2017. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Zhoulin Ruan ([email protected]).
To
apply for the position, please provide a CV, a covering letter in
English outlining your interest in the post and explaining how you meet
the criteria (this is particularly important as it will be taken into
consideration when short listing applications), and complete an Applicant Information Form Academic or Applicant Information Form Admin and Equal Opportunities Form.
Further details about XJTLU, the job description, Applicant Information
Form and Equal Opportunities Form can be found on our website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn. A CV, covering letter, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form should be sent to [email protected]( for admin posts) or [email protected](for
academic posts) ,with the position titles and the corresponding job
reference numbers included in the subject line of your email.
All
applicants should apply using the HR online application system. Please
click the ‘Apply’ button below and register a user account. After
registration, you will be asked to upload your CV, submit a covering
letter (in English) outlining your interest in the position, and
complete the online Basic Information, Referees and Equal Opportunities
forms.
If you are experiencing difficulties using our HR online application system, please contact: [email protected]
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