27.4572, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Instructor, University of British Columbia

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Subject: 27.4572, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Instructor, University of British Columbia

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Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:15:04
From: Edna Dharmaratne [edna.dharmaratne at ubc.ca]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Instructor, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

University or Organization: University of British Columbia 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Web Address: http://www.linguistics.ubc.ca
Job Title: Instructor - Computational Linguistics
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computational
Linguistics to begin July 1, 2017, with appointment at the rank of Instructor.
The successful candidate should have a primary specialization in Computational
Linguistics, with a demonstrated ability to teach courses in Computational
Linguistics with knowledge in at least three of the following areas:
computational morphology, computational pragmatics, computational semantics,
syntax and parsing, machine learning, and machine translation. We especially
encourage applicants who have experience combining insights from Computational
Linguistics with traditional areas of linguistic enquiry, and experience in
the tech industry is considered an asset. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in
Linguistics, Computer Science, or a closely related field and are expected to
demonstrate a record of or potential for high-quality educational leadership,
especially in the area of curriculum or program development, and teaching of a
variety of courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of excellent
teaching, service, and educational leadership.  

The Department of Linguistics is designing a new Professional Master in
Computational Linguistics, and the successful applicant will play a formative
role in the development of this program and its curriculum, and is expected to
hold significant administrative responsibility for the program. The successful
applicant will teach and participate in the Department’s graduate and
undergraduate programs. Teaching and research in the Department cover a broad
range of subfields in linguistics, and approach these from a variety of
perspectives, with particular strengths in formal-theoretical linguistics,
experimental and field linguistics, language acquisition, and computational
approaches to the study of communicative behaviour. 

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and
diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from
members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities,
and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse
communities. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The deadline for applications and confidential letters of reference is
December 15, 2016. For details and instructions on how to apply, visit the
Department’s job posting webpage at the application URL and download the
complete text of the advertisement.

Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2016 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: edna.dharmaratne at ubc.ca 
Web Address for Applications: http://linguistics.ubc.ca/research-resources/positions/ 
Contact Information:
	Administrator Edna Dharmaratne 
	Email: edna.dharmaratne at ubc.ca 
	Phone: 604-822-4256 

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