Teaching Fellow in Audiovisual Translation

Are you an expert in the theory and practice of audiovisual translation with proven abilities to carry out profession-oriented teaching in the field? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? Are you passionate about leading and delivering quality teaching for the renowned MA programme in Audiovisual Translation at the University of Leeds?

The School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, invites applications for the above post starting in September 2020. The appointment is based in the Centre for Translation Studies in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. 

You will carry out teaching on our MA in Audiovisual Translation Studies, with a particular focus on its core modules Strategies and Tools in Audiovisual Translation (MODL5025M) and Subtitling and Respeaking for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audiences (MODL5080M). You will also convene, teach and assess on a number of other modules on this and similar postgraduate programmes. You will be expected to take on administrative duties in the Centre for Translation Studies, such as liaising with external professional tutors. You will also contribute to other of the School’s activities, including the teaching of School-wide undergraduate modules, as appropriate.

You will have an MA degree in Audiovisual Translation or Applied Translation Studies, or a PGdip from a professional Audio-Visual Translation or Applied Translation Studies programme with Merit or above, and may have a PhD in this area. You will also have professional experience in Audiovisual Translation.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Binhua Wang, Director of Translation Studies

Email: b.h.w.wang@leeds.ac.uk 

Location:	Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:	Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute:	School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Category:	Teaching
Grade:	Grade 7
Salary:	£33,797 to £40,322 p.a. pro rata
Working Time:	65%
Post Type:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed Term (term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021)
Release Date:	Tuesday 14 July 2020
Closing Date:	Tuesday 28 July 2020
Reference:	AHCLC1122
Downloads:	Candidate Brief

https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=AHCLC1122