24.3989, Jobs: Comp Ling; Technical Methods in Ling: Asst Prof, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Subject: 24.3989, Jobs: Comp Ling; Technical Methods in Ling: Asst Prof, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:46:09
From: Cecilia Ovesdotter Alm [coagla at rit.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Technical Methods in Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA

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University or Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology 
Department: English
Job Location: New York, USA 
Web Address: http://www.rit.edu/cla/english/
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Technical Methods in Linguistics


Description:

Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English tenure-track position to begin August 13, 2014 with specialization in computational linguistics and/or innovative technical methods in language science, with a focus on one or more areas of application. Possible areas include:
-  Cultural or social analytics
-  Speech technology
-  Human-computer communication
-  Clinical, assistive, and/or access technology
-  Cognitive modeling of linguistic processes (for example reading)
-  Games and/or social media

The applicant should demonstrate a fit with our commitment to collaborate with colleagues across the university on curricular and research initiatives in digital humanities and language science.

The successful applicant will be a teacher and a researcher with an agenda that emphasizes innovative technical methods in linguistics, for instance natural language processing, corpus-based studies, linguistic/multimodal sensors, speech technology, and/or other computational approaches. We are seeking a scholar who engages in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork and has a coherent plan for grant seeking activities. The right candidate will contribute to our department’s profile in the digital humanities, in addition to furthering our interdisciplinary language science curriculum in a college of liberal arts at a technical university. Contributions that build students’ global education experiences are additionally valued.

Teaching assignments may include Introduction to Language Science, Language Technology, Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Advanced Topics in Computational Linguistics, Language & Brain, self-designed courses, and other courses in the linguistics or general education frameworks such as Dialects & Identity, Text & Code, or Evolving English Language. The course teaching load is 3/2.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. 

RIT is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges and institutes emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
-  Ph.D. in Linguistics (or an allied field) in hand prior to appointment date 
-  Advanced graduate coursework in language science and technical methods 
-  Evidence of outstanding teaching
-  Experience teaching or mentoring diverse or multi-disciplinary students 
-  Evidence of publication and a coherent plan for research and grant seeking activities
-  Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Apply online at the application URL below. Search: 797BR. Please submit your cover letter; CV; copy of transcripts of graduate coursework; a research statement; a teaching statement; writing sample/portfolio; Contribution to Diversity Statement; and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.

Please direct questions to Dr. Cecilia Ovesdotter Alm at the contact information below.

Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2013.


Application Deadline: 25-Nov-2013 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://careers.rit.edu/faculty/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Cecilia Ovesdotter Alm 
	Email: coagla at rit.edu 
	Phone: (585) 475-7327 





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