Open Rank Faculty Positions Available

School of Interpreting and Translation Studies

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

February 2024

The School of Interpreting and Translation Studies now invites applications and nominations for:

Open Rank Faculty Positions in Translation and Interpreting

About Us

Founded in 2005, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies School of Interpreting and Translation Studies (SITS) is a pioneering institution of its kind in China which delivers the full range of quality translation and interpreting courses leading to BA, dual BA, MA, MTI, and PhD degrees, and an esteemed hub in the Asia-Pacific region for nurturing high-caliber globally-minded translation professionals with interdisciplinary expertise. It is a member of the United Nations MoU network, CIUTI (Conférence Internationale Permanente d’Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes), FIT (Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs), and is listed in the Interpreting Schools & Programmes Directory of AIIC (Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence). Home to a national-level demonstration center for experimental teaching in simultaneous interpretation and a national resource center for translation studies, it is also a founding institution of WITTA (World Interpreter and Translator Training Association) and the first in China to propose and offer the Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) program. Its Translation program has been nationally recognized as the first class of its kind with A+ ranking. Adhering to the principle of comprehensive development through integrated disciplinary vision, cross-disciplinarity, and utilization of big data and diversified means of intercultural communication, SITS is dedicated to making itself a world-class institution of translation and interpreting as a premier platform for an internationally competitive team engaged in both teaching and research.

Open Rank Faculty Positions

Open Rank Faculty Positions in Translation and Interpreting Studies or related areas, including, but not limited to, cognitive translation studies, sociological translation studies, corpus-based translation studies, literary and cultural translation, artificial intelligence translation, translation technology, interpreting theory, legal translation, business translation, technical communication, translation and international communication, translation and health management, and other relevant interdisciplinary fields.

Qualifications 

1. A PhD degree with a reputable university in Translation and Interpreting Studies or related areas;

2. Strong track record, abilities and potential in teaching, research, and practical experience in translation/interpreting;

3. Excellent in communication and teamwork.

Salary & Benefits

Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made under the establishment of the University and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labor laws applicable in China.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants please send up-to-date CV, certification of all degrees and other relevant credentials to Kailey Chen at kaileychen@gdufs.edu.cn.

Other forms of contact: Baiyun Dadao Bei #2, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China; or Lingchuang Street #1, Silk Road Knowledge Center, China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Phone: +86 (20) 36207181.