Sessional Lecturer

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada University of Toronto Full time

Job Posting Sessional Lecturer - **CHI411H5F Theory and Practice in English/Chinese Translation**
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

**Course number and title**:
**CHI411H5 F Theory and Practice in English/Chinese Translation**

**Course description**:
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.

**Estimated course enrolment**: 35

**Estimated TA Support**:None

**Class schedule**: Mondays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(Please see ttb.utoronto.ca)

[NOTE: The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be **in-person**. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]

**Sessional dates of appointment**: May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024

**Salary**:
Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $9,930.79 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,326.62 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $10,570.02 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

**Minimum qualifications**:
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.

**Preferred qualifications**:
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.

**Description of duties**:
**Application instructions**:
- Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant’s background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
- Current academic CV

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.


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