Assistant Professor, Computational Linguistics

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F2079P

Working Title Assistant Professor, Computational Linguistics

Department Franklin-Linguistics

About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

College/Unit/Department website https://linguistics.uga.edu/

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 08/29/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement (max. 1 page); teaching statement (max. 1 page); a representative writing sample; unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework; and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Reference providers will be sent an email through the UGAJobs system with instructions on how to submit their letters of recommendation. Questions related to this position may be directed to Dr. Chad Howe, Search Committee Chair, at chowe@uga.edu. To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 1, 2024.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or in a related discipline in hand at the time of appointment.

Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. Teaching duties will include the development of new courses (in-person and/or online) in computational linguistics and natural language processing at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is four courses per year. This position affords the possibility of collaboration with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the School of Computing. The Department of Linguistics and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

We seek a candidate with a documented record of research in computational linguistics that engages with theoretical and methodological questions relevant to general linguistics (e.g., in the areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics). Special consideration will be given to applicants whose work focuses on low resource languages and the application of natural language processing technology for the documentation and analysis of understudied languages.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents