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Academic Lecturer in Chinese Language and Culture

2 months ago

Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full time

Role Summary

We are seeking an early career researcher with a developing program of research in an area which complements the existing specialisations of the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes
  • Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes
  • Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative
  • Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods
  • Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels
  • Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector
  • Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets
  • Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed
  • Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities

About our Team

LINCS offers taught undergraduate courses in Languages, Interpreting & Translation, Cultures and Communication, Masters-level Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Business Communication, and elective beginners and post-beginners levels.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be based.

Essential

Education & Qualifications

  • A PhD in a relevant field. We will consider applicants whose PhDs are near completion with viva voce examinations already scheduled.
  • Educated to or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Mandarin Chinese as their first language with English at near-native/ (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CERF).
  • Experience in teaching and assessing Chinese interpreting/translation at university level, OR suitable professional experience of interpreting/translation plus some teaching experience.
  • A developing programme of research in an area which complements the existing strengths of the department. We particularly welcome applicants with research interests in AI, computer-assisted interpreting, intercultural business studies, or professional interpreting/translation practice.
  • Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding
  • Experience or knowledge to design, teach and assess modules, with ability to link teaching to research and industry needs.
  • Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
  • Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above
  • Competent in the use of relevant IT packages
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
  • Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment

Desirable

  • Experience in other areas of LINCS teaching and Continuing Professional Development activities.
  • Professional experience of interpreting and/or translation.
  • Post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field.
  • Published or forthcoming research publication(s) in relevant academic journals.
  • A further language taught in LINCS (BSL, French, German, Spanish) at near-native/