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DoctorWei Teng

Lecturer

Language, Social and Political Sciences

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  • Lecturer
    Language, Social and Political Sciences
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BIO

I am a researcher, educator, and practitioner in Translation and Interpreting Studies, with a passion for making communication more accessible in diverse communities. I specialise in Community Translation and Interpreting and hold full membership in translation and affiliate membership in interpreting with the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters, as well as NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter status. My research focuses on improving how public services, especially in healthcare, communicate across languages and cultures. In 2021, I received the MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowship to advance this work. I also create hands-on learning opportunities for students through projects with healthcare agencies, NGOs, and community organisations.

TE WHARE WĀNANGA O WAITAHA - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY APPOINTMENTS

  • Lecturer
    University of Canterbury, Language, Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Arts18 Jun 2018 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Lecturer
    Auckland University of Technology, School of Language and Culture, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Research assistant
    Auckland University of Technology, School of Language and Culture, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Teaching assistant
    Auckland University of Technology, School of Language and Culture, Auckland, New Zealand

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Interpreter
    Te Whatu Ora Waitaha (Canterbury)1 Jul 2022 - present
  • Freelance translator
    Little Kiwi Linguist2018 - 2020
  • Freelance translator
    Language Links, Auckland, New Zealand1 Jun 2016 - 28 May 2018
  • Interpreter
    Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand1 Aug 2016 - 30 Sep 2016
  • Freelance translator
    Advance Translation Link, Taipei, Taiwan1 Dec 2008 - 30 Apr 2009
  • Interpreter and translator
    Marine Corps, Republic of China (ROCMC), Kaohsiung, Taiwan16 Aug 2002 - 22 Feb 2004

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Translation and Interpreting
    Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand16 Feb 2016 - 27 Aug 2020
  • Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
    University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia10 Feb 2004 - 4 Jul 2006
  • Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
    Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan1 Sep 2001 - 30 Jun 2002

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Full Member (Translator)
    New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI), Auckland11 Mar 2021 - present
  • Certified Provisional Interpreter (English & Mandarin)
    National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, Canberra, Australia20 Oct 2020 - 9 Feb 2023
  • Affiliate Member (Interpreter)
    New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI), Auckland7 Jul 2016 - present
  • Certificate of Teacher Training Program in Chinese as a Foreign Language
    National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan31 Jan 2015 - present
  • Lecturer Certificate
    The Ministry of Education, Taiwan, Taiwan1 Nov 2011 - present

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Diploma of Interpreting & Translating
    TAFE SA (Tertiary And Further Education, South Australia), Adelaide, Australia13 Feb 2006 - 18 Dec 2006
    Interpreting & TranslatingOther

LANGUAGES

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Undetermined
    Can speak and understand

FACULTY

  • Faculty of Arts

GRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION

  • Registered to supervise Master's/Doctoral students

FIELDS OF RESEARCH