Sessional Lecturer - CHI411H5F Theory and Practice in English/Chinese Translation
About The Position
This course is an introduction to the major theories, methods and techniques involved in translating from English into Chinese. The course focuses on practical training for novice translators. Through practice, students will familiarize themselves with the translation process and develop a variety of translation skills and strategies. Students will discuss and reflect upon issues encountered during translation and develop decision-making ability to deal with translation challenges. This course provides a solid foundation for students to continue their studies in translation at the advanced level. As part of this course, students have the option of participating in an international learning experience that will have an additional cost and application process.
Requirements
- Graduate-level degree in translation and localization management in Chinese, or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge in translation and experience teaching university-level translation courses are required.
- (Near-)native fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a similar course at the university level, is preferred.
- Experience in localization management in Chinese, with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), neural machine translation is preferred.
- Certification and membership in good standing in one or more of the recognized translation associations in Chinese to English (ATA, ATIO, STIBC) are preferred.
- Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.
Responsibilities
- All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content
- out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours
- development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams
- calculation and submission of grades
- order all necessary readings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
