28.4748, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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Subject: 28.4748, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:20:12
From: Amy Karakochuk [amy.karakochuk at usask.ca]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

University or Organization: University of Saskatchewan 
Job Location: Saskatoon, Canada 
Web Address: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/linguistics/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; CALL, Speech or Text Processing, Corpus Linguistics and/or AI

Description:

Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor in the area of General or Applied Linguistics with primary
specialization in one or more of the following: Computational Linguistics,
Computer Assisted Language Learning, Speech or Text Processing, Corpus
Linguistics, and/or Artificial Intelligence, effective July 1, 2018.  The
appointment will initially be in the Department of Linguistics and Religious
Studies (College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan) currently
under transformation to a department focusing on Linguistics.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a PhD in a relevant area (at the time of
the appointment) with primary research and teaching specialization in one or
more of the following: Computational Linguistics, Speech/Text processing, CALL
(Computer-assisted Language Learning), Corpus Linguistics and/or
language-related aspects of Artificial Intelligence. Demonstrated excellence
in teaching and a record of peer-reviewed academic articles published in
reputable journals are required. 

The responsibilities involve teaching 12 cu (four classes) per year of
undergraduate and graduate Linguistics/Applied Linguistics courses (including
Ling 349 Computational Linguistics, Ling 403.3 Research Methods, ESOL 803
Language Teaching Technologies, and other courses as required by the
Department). The candidate will be expected to develop new courses in the area
of his/her expertise.  

Salary band for this position is: Assistant Professor: $93,293 to $112,109

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a
dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance
(compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel
insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional
expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. 

Application Procedure:
Submit applications electronically by e-mail as a complete dossier in PDF
format. The dossier should include detailed curriculum vitae with a
publications list, cover letter, statement of research interests, statement of
teaching interests, copies of official summarized student evaluations of
teaching, copies of three publications, and PhD and MA transcript copies.
Applicants will also arrange for three letters of reference to be provided
directly to the Department. Submit applications to amy.karakochuk at usask.ca .

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2018; however, applications will
be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled.  The anticipated start
date is July 1, 2018.

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential.
All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing
and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and
inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those
who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be given priority.

Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2018 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: amy.karakochuk at usask.ca 
Contact Information:
	Professor Veronika Makarova 
	Phone: (306) 966-5641 

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