National Taiwan University

Graduate Program in Translation and Interpretation

Job Announcement

The Graduate Program in Translation and Interpretation (GPTI) at National Taiwan University announces one adjunct position in Chinese-English Translation. Initial appointment period will begin on February 1, 2021. Application deadline is October 5, 2020.

General Requirements:

• PhD. preferred but candidates possessing a Master’s degree in related fields (translation or science) and professional experience may be considered.
• Specialties sought: Translation in a variety of specializations, especially in science, technology, etc.
• (Track 1) Translation instructor or above: require at least one academic book (including MA or PhD thesis) or two academic papers, all of which must be published after February 2016
• (Track 2) Translation specialist: require a minimum of 6 years of translation experience

Salary and Rank:

Adjunct faculty members are paid by the hour at 760 NTD (approximately 25 USD; subject to exchange rates) for Assistant Professors and 695 NTD (approximately 23 USD; subject to exchange rates) for Lecturers (subject to 18% income tax for those who hold a foreign passport and reside in Taiwan less than 183 days in a calendar year). This position does not provide housing or other benefits.

Application Materials:

• A curriculum vitae (including list of publications)
• Proof of advanced degree
• Proof of past/current employment
• A description of courses taught
• Proof of relevant professional experience
• List of two references
• (Track 1) Three hard copies of each academic publication listed in the application form
• (Track 2) Two hard copies of each translation/publication sample

Application Deadline and General Information:

All applicants must e-mail a completed application form to Ms. Vicky Li (vickyli@ntu.edu.tw) and send hard copies of the application materials by October 5, 2020 to:

No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 10617, Taiwan

Graduate Program in Translation and Interpretation

College of Liberal Arts, National Taiwan University

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in Taipei. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. National Taiwan University appointments are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

International applicants must comply with local labor laws and meet immigration requirements. Other NTU regulations may apply. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Vicky Li (vickyli@ntu.edu.tw). For this announcement and other information about GPTI, check: http://www.gpti.ntu.edu.tw/