Part-time Lecturer for Translation and Localisation

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (MTI) programme seeks experienced part-time instructors who excel at teaching translation, localisation, project and data management. A proven track record with multinational clients is preferred, and instructors will design syllabi, conduct lectures, assignments, and fairness in grading.

The successful candidate will teach in English and Chinese, commence duties as soon as possible, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
• Candidates should have a master level of T&I (Translation and Interpreting) degree and/or postgraduate level degree of project & data management.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have strong industry experience in translation projects management.
• We are also looking for candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi for MTI courses and deliver lectures.
• Conduct student consultations and provide feedback on assignments.
• Administer assessments, grade work, and support student learning.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Course design

Syllabus development

Education

Master’s in Translation & Interpreting

Postgraduate degree in project & data management

Job description

Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Programme (MTI) at NTU is seeking experienced part-time instructors who excel at teaching courses on translation, localisation, project and data management. A proven track record of practical experience in handling corporations and clients at multinational, regional and local levels, with the knowledge of applying cutting edge project management tools and software are preferred. The instructor’s responsibilities include designing the course syllabus, conducting lectures and student consultation, designing assignments, administering assessment and grading, and providing constructive feedback to support student learning.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in teaching and curriculum development in higher education.
• Candidates should have a master level of T&I (Translation and Interpreting) degree and/or postgraduate level degree of project & data management.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have strong industry experience in translation projects management.
• We are also looking for candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate is expected to use both Chinese and English as the medium of instruction and to commence duty as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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