32.3163, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor of Natural Language Processing, Georgia State University

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Subject: 32.3163, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor of Natural Language Processing, Georgia State University

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Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:41:52
From: Scott Crossley [scrossley at gsu.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor of Natural Language Processing, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA

 
University or Organization: Georgia State University 
Department: Applied Linguistics
Job Location: Georgia, USA 
Web Address: https://alsl.gsu.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Natural Language Processing
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of Applied Linguistics/ESL at Georgia State University
(downtown Atlanta campus) invites applications for a tenure-track position at
the level of Assistant Professor in Natural Language Processing to begin
August 2022. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop
upper division undergraduate courses and graduate courses and seminars in
Natural Language Processing and to supervise graduate research for the M.A.
and Ph.D. programs. As appropriate, new faculty will have an opportunity to
affiliate with the Department of Computer Science. Tenure-track faculty
typically teach a 2-2 course load. Teaching responsibilities include courses
at all levels. 

Applicants are expected to have the following qualifications: 
 - a Ph.D. in applied linguistics, linguistics, computer sciences, cognitive
sciences, or other related fields by date of hire (August 2022); 
 - evidence of the ability to establish and maintain a successful research
program; 
 - evidence of ability to work on large, collaborative projects; and 
 - evidence of the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Georgia State University is located in the heart of Atlanta. Georgia State is
the largest research university in the state of Georgia and a national leader
in innovative efforts to promote student success. It ranks among the nation’s
top 115 universities in the Carnegie Foundation’s elite category of the
Highest Research Activity and research faculty received $142 million in
external research funding during the 2021 fiscal year. Georgia State is the
10th most racially and ethnically diverse university in the nation;
demonstrating that students of all backgrounds can achieve academic and career
success is central to the university’s mission. The Department of Applied
Linguistics/ESL (https://alsl.gsu.edu/) is committed to enhancing its research
and instructional excellence by increasing the diversity of its faculty.

The department encourages applicants with a passion for teaching and mentoring
our students. 

Applicants should submit: 
 - a Cover Letter (2 single-spaced pages) that includes an overview of
commitments to research, teaching, and diversity and evidence of
qualifications for the position; 
 - a CV including a complete publication list (if the doctorate is not already
in hand, please indicate the expected date of graduation); and 
 - the names and affiliations of three potential referees. 
All three documents should be combined into a single PDF file
(LASTNAME.FIRSTNAME.pdf) and submitted as an email attachment to Chair,
Natural Language Processing Search Committee, at the application email address
below. Those applicants long-listed by the search committee will be contacted
for three reference letters. Applications received by November 15, 2021 are
assured full consideration; preliminary interviews will be conducted via
WebEx. 

Offer of employment conditional upon background verification. Please direct
questions to Dr. Scott Crossley at the contact email below.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer. It continues to be
the policy of the University to implement affirmative action and equal
opportunity for all employees, students, contractors, consultants and
applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, gender, transgender status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status,
or disability.



Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2021 
	  
Email Address for Applications: natlansearch at gsu.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Scott Crossley 
	Email: scrossley at gsu.edu 


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