Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer - Translation / Interpreting

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Company: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

Department: The School of Humanities and Social Science

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Type / Role: Academic or Research

Phone: +44-1306 6177032

Fax: +44-1355 7445678

E-mail: N\A

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Detail information about job Senior Lecturer / Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer - Translation / Interpreting. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (“University”) is established in accordance with the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Chinese-foreign Cooperation in Running Schools upon approval of the Ministry of Education. It inherits the educational philosophy and academic systems of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is intended to evolve into a world class research university with strong Chinese cultural influence. It is committed to nurturing high end talents with global perspective, Chinese tradition and social responsibility.

The University has programmes in science, engineering, economic management, and humanities and social science. Its long term goal is to recruit 11,000 domestic and international students, 7,500 of whom will be undergraduate students and 3,500 Masters or PhD students. It is featured with an international learning environment, a bilingual teaching pedagogy, a collegiate system, general education courses, multidisciplinary programmes and a student-centered educational philosophy.

The aim of creating the School of Humanities and Social Science is to provide foundations in humanities and social science through its teaching for students to gain insights into the past, while enabling them to critically examine contemporary issues, and explore answers for a sustainable future, so that our students can be better positioned to respond to challenges facing China and the world. In the beginning years, our School offers core courses of the University, ranging from language courses to General Education foundation and elective courses, including also IT and PE courses. Our curricula focus on developing students’ analytical abilities, critical comprehension, effective communication skills, IT literacy, as well as their physical fitness, which are essential to their further studies and lifelong learning.

The University welcomes high caliber faculty of diverse background from around the world to join us and establish a top-tier School of Humanities and Social Science in China.  

Post Specification The School of Humanities and Social Science at CUHK(SZ) invites applications for a faculty position in translation and interpreting studies and/or simultaneous Interpreting at the Senior Lecturer/Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer level. 

Applicants should have (i) a higher degree, at least at MPhil level or above, in translation and interpreting studies and/or simultaneous Interpreting; and (ii) proven record of teaching excellence, and relevant experience in teaching training courses at postgraduate level. 

The appointee will be responsible for (a) teaching courses as prescribed in the programme curricular; (b) designing e-learning materials; and (c) assisting in curriculum development and administrative assignments. 

The appointee is expected to commence work in the academic year of 2017-18.

Salary and Fringe BenefitsCUHK(SZ) provides all staff with a rewarding career. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK(SZ) and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labour laws applicable in the PRC. The appointee will be based at the University campus in Shenzhen, PRC.

Application ProcedurePlease send full curriculum vitae together with copies of qualification documents, a publication list and/or selected abstracts, and recent teaching-related information such as teaching evaluations by email to [email protected] . At least three reference letters should be sent by individual referees directly to [email protected] .  

Applications will be considered until the posts are filled.

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