Lecturer in Translation Studies with Chinese Mandarin (Learning, Teaching and Scholarship track) (Maternity Cover)

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 12 months.

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Translation Studies with Chinese Mandarin at the University of Glasgow in partnership with the Joint Graduate School and Nankai University (China).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to curriculum design, teaching, assessment and administration of the transnational programme (particularly postgraduate MSc level).

The postholder will contribute to learning and teaching on the Translation Studies MSc double-degree with Nankai University, and other agreed programmes, and to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline. The postholder will undertake administration and service activities in line with the strategic objectives of the School and of the College. We value diversity and especially encourage applications from women, disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Vicente Perez De Leon (Line Manager): Vicente.PerezDeLeon@glasgow.ac.uk.

Visit our website for further information about the University of Glasgow and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/

Closing date: 22^nd May 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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