Faculty position in Division of Chinese

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invites qualified academics who possess a Ph.D. and proven records of accomplishment in teaching and research to apply for a faculty position as either Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Translation Studies.

Candidates should have a specialization in Translation Studies, preferably with background training in Classical Chinese Literature or Chinese historical texts. He or she should have the ability to teach foundation courses in Theory and Practice of Translation, Stylistics and Literary Translation, and Consecutive Interpretation (between Mandarin and English, and between Modern Chinese dialects and English). He or she is to provide leadership in coordination and development of the Translation Studies program and design a variety of courses to enhance students’ language abilities in cross-cultural communication.

The successful candidate is expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and to offer courses in both Mandarin and English. Most courses offered by the Division of Chinese are taught in Mandarin while the administrative language of the University is English. 

The Division of Chinese currently offers a Major and a Minor in Chinese, MA and Ph.D. programmes by research, a Minor in Translation, and General Elective courses.

The University offers competitive remuneration packages commensurate with qualification and experience, and comprehensive benefits. For further information about the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, please refer to the following website: http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg

To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/CareerOpportunities/SubmitanApplication/Pages/FacultyPositions.aspx) and send your application to:

Chair, Search Committee
C/O Division of Chinese
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive, #03-86
Singapore 637332

Email: HSS-HR-Search@ntu.edu.sg via the Apply button below.

Applications sent via email should include a reference to “Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Translation Studies” in the subject line. Enquiries about the position can be addressed to the above email.

Application will close on 30 May 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.