Academic Staff Member

18 hours ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full time
About the Role

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a highly qualified Academic Staff Member to join our Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies (LINCS) in the School of Social Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to teaching Chinese, Translation and Interpreting courses at various levels.

The new staff member will be required to undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes, develop relevant materials in appropriate formats, and contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum. They will also be expected to mentor and supervise students, including PhD students, providing effective feedback and pastoral support.

We are looking for an early career researcher with a developing programme of research in an area that complements the existing specialisations of the department. A PhD in a relevant field is essential, and applicants with viva voce examinations already scheduled will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching and assessing Chinese interpreting/translation at university level, or suitable professional experience of interpreting/translation plus some teaching experience. They should also have a developing programme of research in an area which complements the existing strengths of the department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes
  • Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats
  • Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students
  • Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum
About Us

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. Staff conduct research on a range of topics related to language policy, linguistics, translation and interpreting, migration, culture, and heritage, and supervise PhD students working on similar topics and on interdisciplinary projects.

The salary for this role is £36,023 - £45,845 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.



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