28.4809, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Subject: 28.4809, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:38:47
From: Fariah Majmundar [fariah at gatech.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Visiting Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

University or Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology 
Department: School of Modern Languages
Job Location: Georgia, USA 
Web Address: https://modlangs.gatech.edu/
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Description:

The School of Modern Languages in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at
the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta seeks a Visiting Assistant
Professor of Linguistics. This position is full-time with a 2/2 teaching load
and is renewable for up to two years.

The successful candidate will have (1) a PhD in Linguistics or related field
in hand by Aug 2018; (2) an active research and publication agenda; and (3)
documented evidence of successful instruction and teaching across a range of
linguistics fields.

The candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary team
of linguists across the School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of
Technology. Our priorities include growing an innovative curriculum and
setting the stage for expansion into an interdisciplinary linguistics minor
and graduate programming, as well as strengthening research capacity across
disciplines. The candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to
Linguistics as well as specialized courses. Preferred areas of expertise
include corpus-based, computational, cognitive, or quantitative methodologies.
Interest and/or experience in applied approaches to language learning and
intercultural communication in one of the languages we offer (Arabic, Chinese,
French, or German) is considered an asset.

Candidates should submit a statement of interest highlighting how they meet
the job requirements, contact information for three references, including at
least one who can address teaching qualifications, a current CV, and a
recently published writing sample to the application email address below in
one single PDF document. Please ask your three recommenders to send their
letters of recommendation separately to the same email address. Review of
applications will begin on January 22, 2018 and continue until the position is
filled. Interviews will be conducted virtually in early/mid-February.

The School Of Modern Languages / Our Degree Programs:

The School of Modern Languages (https://modlangs.gatech.edu/) emphasizes
interactive learning and interdisciplinary study of languages and cultures. We
offer an innovative B.S. degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
(ALIS) as well as degrees in Global Economics and Modern Language (GEML) and
International Affairs and Modern Languages (IAML). We are currently preparing
to launch a Master’s program in Applied Languages and Intercultural studies
and are planning an interdisciplinary MS in Global Media Cultures. The school
is home to approximately 60 full- and part-time faculty members. The Ivan
Allen College of Liberal Arts is recognized nationally and internationally for
teaching and research examining the human context of engineering, science, and
technology. Located in midtown Atlanta, Georgia Tech enrolls over 21,500
students and is consistently ranked as one of the top seven public
universities in the country. A unit of the University System of Georgia,
Georgia Tech is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: hiring at modlangs.gatech.edu 
Contact Information
	Majmundar 
	Email: hiring at modlangs.gatech.edu 

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