Lecturer In Chinese Translation And Interpreting

Lecturer in Chinese Translation and Interpreting

Global, Cultural and Language Studies

Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts

Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Continuing (permanent) position

Au Mahi | What You Will Do

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Chinese and Translation and Interpreting with a strong teaching and research profile.

The chosen candidate will play a central role in teaching and developing the Chinese and Translation and Interpreting (T&I) programmes, with responsibilities that include :

Designing, coordinating, and delivering Chinese language and translation & interpreting courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

In addition to Chinese language courses at the intermediate and / or advanced levels, such courses in T&I include contributing to TRIN401 ("In Other Words What? Introduction to T&I"); coordinating TRIN404 ("Translating and Interpreting for the Community"); and CHIN415 ("Specialised Chinese T&I").

Undertaking and publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the field of Chinese language, applied linguistics, translation & interpreting studies, or related areas.

Supervising honours and postgraduate research students, including at the PhD level, fostering academic excellence in the discipline in their area of expertise

Contributing to the ongoing development of the curriculum, ensuring it is innovative, relevant, and responsive to student and industry needs.

Undertaking academic citizenship, including pastoral care, outreach, and service to the Department, Faculty, and wider University.

Building links with colleagues across disciplines and engaging with external partners to enhance the profile of the programme.

Mou | Who You Are

To be successful in this role you will have :

A PhD (or equivalent) in Chinese Studies, Applied Linguistics, Translation & Interpreting Studies, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, refereed research publications in Chinese language, translation & interpreting, or related areas.

Proven experience teaching Chinese language and translation & interpreting at tertiary level.

Native or near-native proficiency in both Chinese and English.

NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) certification at the level of CPI, CT (or higher)

A strong track record of community and professional engagement, especially with the local Christchurch branch of NZSTI (New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters)

Experience in securing external research funding in your field

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse student body.

Experience with, and commitment to, innovative pedagogy, including e-learning and the integration of digital technologies into teaching.

A collaborative approach, with the ability to contribute to the growth and leadership of the Chinese as well as T&I programmes within the Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.

The University is committed to developing globally aware graduates, and this role offers you the opportunity to equip students with the linguistic, cultural, and translation skills to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With

UC's Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies (GCLS) is a vibrant hub for research and teaching in Asian Studies and European and European Union Studies, as well as Translation and Interpreting Studies.

We work at the intersection of cultures, languages, and global connections—collaborating closely with partners in Asia and Europe and engaging with business and community organisations eager to strengthen their international reach.

The T&I programme is the only such programme in the South Island and is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of UC's internationalisation strategy, with local engagement and global connection being at its core.

T&I makes a strong contribution to all of UC graduate attributes, and this role is particularly key to maintaining this.

Employable, Innovative, and Enterprising : T&I is a professional programme that trains accreditation- and workforce-ready professional translators and interpreters.

Joining the team means becoming part of a dynamic academic community that values innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with the world beyond the University.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies : Lecturer $92,334 - $111,388.

The closing date for this position is : 31 October

• (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pehea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following :

cover letter

which includes a

2-3-page statement

outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)

Resume

which includes a

list of relevant research publications

(combined).

For overseas applicants, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.

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