28.4565, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Full/Associate Professor and Department Chair, University of North Texas

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Subject: 28.4565, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Full/Associate Professor and Department Chair, University of North Texas

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Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:39:16
From: Shobhana Chelliah [Shobhana.Chelliah at unt.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Full/Associate Professor and Department Chair, University of North Texas, USA

 
University or Organization: University of North Texas 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Texas, USA 
Web Address: http://linguistics.unt.edu/
Job Title: Associate/Full Professor & Department Chair
Job Rank: Chair of Department

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of North Texas invites
applications at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with a primary
specialization in Computational Linguistics with the additional responsibility
of Chair of Department of Linguistics. The department chair holds a 12-month
appointment. While the area of specialization in computational linguistics is
open, we seek candidates who are active researchers in topics that complement
existing departmental strengths (such as corpus-based research, low-resource
language documentation and resource creation). Evidence of an active research
agenda, a track record in grant acquisition, and a strong commitment to
innovative teaching is required for consideration. 

In addition to the administrative responsibilities as Chair of the Linguistics
Department, the successful candidate will be expected to: 

Contribute to the ongoing development of the Department's degree programs in
linguistics and computational linguistics; 
- Initiate new interdisciplinary collaborations and expand existing ones with
other computational research groups on campus, in particular in Computer
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Information Science; 
- Spearhead efforts to recruit new students at the undergraduate and graduate
levels; 
- Work to build partnerships and internship opportunities with local industry;
- Develop new relationships and strengthen existing ones with international
partners; 
- Build and cultivate alumni relations; 
- Provide leadership in growing research efforts of the department, including
grants and publications; 
- Seek innovative funding opportunities for the department. 

Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Linguistics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Information Science
or other related field with a strong background in computational linguistics /
natural language processing is required.  

Preferred Qualifications:
Desirable qualifications include previous supervisory experience in an
administrative position with budgeting authority and a demonstrated record of
or potential for high-quality educational leadership, especially in the areas
of curriculum and program development.  

For more information visit: https://linguistics.unt.edu/ling-chair



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://bit.ly/2huVut5 
Contact Information:
	Professor Shobhana Chelliah 
	Email: Shobhana.Chelliah at unt.edu 
	Phone: 940-565-3851 


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