17.3191, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Associate Director, The U of Memphis

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Subject: 17.3191, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Associate Director, The U of Memphis

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Date: 31-Oct-2006
From: Mattie Haynes < mrhaynes at memphis.edu >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Associate Director, The University of Memphis, TN, USA 

	
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Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:56:47
From: Mattie Haynes < mrhaynes at memphis.edu >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Associate Director, The University of Memphis, TN, USA 
 

University or Organization: The University of Memphis 
Department: Institute for Intelligent Systems
Web Address: http://www.memphis.edu
Job Rank: Associate Director 
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

The Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) at the University of Memphis is
seeking an Associate Director with a background in interdisciplinary
research in intelligent systems and cognitive science.  This is a tenure
track position at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. 
Preferences will be given to candidates who build on the existing research
strengths in the IIS:  artificial intelligence, language and discourse,
computational linguistics, learning sciences, biologically inspired
computing, and robotics.  The Associate Director will coordinate public
relations, oversee organization of meetings and seminars, keep IIS members
informed of events and research, track funding opportunities for IIS
researchers, promote collaborations between researchers, and work with the
Director to advance the mission of the IIS.  

The successful candidate is expected to hold a  Ph.D. in a field relevant
to IIS, to have a record of interdisciplinary publications, and to maintain
an active research program that will attract external funding.  This
tenure-track position will begin in August 2007.  Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications.

Application review will begin January 3, 2007.  Interested candidates
should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of
recommendation.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Address for Applications:
	Dr. Stan Franklin 
	Institute for Intelligent Systems, The University of Memphis 
	4th Floor FedEx Institute of Technology 
	365 Innovation Drive 
	Memphis, TN 38152 
	USA 
	 
Application Deadline: 28-Dec-2006 

Contact Information:
	Stan Franklin 
	Email: franklin at memphis.edu 
	Phone: 901-678-1341 
	Fax: 901-678-1336





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