University of Canterbury, Te Tari Mātai i Āhia, i Uropi, Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies
Deadline: 19 September 2021 (midnight NZ time)
Duration: 2 years (fixed-term position until 15 December 2023)
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
What You Will Do
Our Global, Cultural and Language Studies department is looking for a Lecturer (teaching and administration only) in Chinese to support the Chinese Programme. This role will also have input across the wider department, with regard to administration, leadership, and developing synergies in teaching. Your main duties will be the coordination and delivery of Chinese language and related courses at a range of levels. Other responsibilities will include pastoral care of students, administrative tasks, outreach, and supervision of tutors.
Who You Are
You will have an advanced qualification (Masters or above, PhD preferred) in Chinese Studies or another relevant area. Expertise or experience in teaching translation or translation studies would be an asset. We are committed to developing globally-aware graduates, and teaching which supports students’ ability to understand and interact effectively in contemporary Chinese culture and language will be particularly appropriate. You will ideally have teaching experience at tertiary level and have native or near-native proficiency in Chinese and English, and effective interpersonal skills. Knowledge of e-learning applications and the ability to integrate technology into teaching will be highly advantageous.
Who You Will Work With
The Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies has an emphasis on Asian Studies and European and European Union Studies, studied from contemporary political, social, cultural and language perspectives. It produces graduates equipped to engage in Asia and Europe in informed and productive ways.
For more information about our team, please visit us our website.
Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora – Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.
The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) employer and we encourage diversity in our staffing profile. The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The University of Canterbury is a leading University in New Zealand, with over 18,000 students. We are located in Christchurch – the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand with easy access to the Southern Alps and renowned skiing, hiking, fishing, whale watching, mountain biking and other outdoor destinations and facilities to support a work-life-balance lifestyle.
For more information about the University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz
The closing date for this position is: Sunday 19th September 2021 (midnight NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
How to Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted online through our careers website and should include:
- a ‘cover letter’ including a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals, teaching philosophy, and your thoughts on how to develop a successful team, and
- a ‘resume’ which includes a list of relevant research publications.
We do not accept applications by email; however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process. Please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
For further information specifically about the role, please contact evgeny.pavlov@canterbury.ac.nz
Important Information
In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government have imposed travel restrictions and are currently only allowing New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents to enter the country.
It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.