33.3075, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor - Linguistics / Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track), University of Illinois at Chicago

Fri Oct 7 21:46:06 UTC 2022

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Subject: 33.3075, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor - Linguistics / Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track), University of Illinois at Chicago

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Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:45:17
From: Priya D'Souza [pdsouza at uic.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Assistant Professor - Linguistics / Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track), University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA

University or Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Linguistics / Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

The University of Illinois Chicago Department of Linguistics invites
applications for a tenure-track appointment in computational language science
at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2023. Candidates
should have a robust research agenda studying any aspect of language from a
computational perspective. Specializations include, but are not limited to,
corpus linguistics, computational semantics/pragmatics, natural language
generation, and natural language understanding. 

The successful candidate will be joining the team of faculty and staff who run
UIC’s thriving interdisciplinary program – the BS in Computer Science and
Linguistics, a collaboration between the Department of Linguistics in the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Department of Computer Science
in the College of Engineering. 
https://ling.uic.edu/programs/linguistics/acad/bs-cs-ling/.

Responsibilities include pursuing an active research agenda, teaching courses
in linguistics and computational linguistics, and contributing to the
Department, the School of Literatures, Cultural Studies, and Linguistics, the
university, and the community through service activities. The successful
candidate will play an important role in the continued development of our
interdepartmental program. The standard teaching load is two courses each
semester (four courses per academic year). 

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must hold the Ph.D. in linguistics, computational linguistics,
computer science, or a closely related field by August 15, 2023. ABD
applicants may be considered.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete an on-line application via the link below. 
Please include:
 - a brief cover letter
 - CV
 - research statement  
 - teaching statement
 - diversity statement (describing activities you have undertaken to
contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion)
 - one representative sample of published or unpublished work
 - Please provide the names and full contact information of three references
within the faculty application form. They will be asked by a system-generated
e-mail to upload a letter of recommendation.

For fullest consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their
applications and all supporting materials by January 2, 2023. 

Final authorization of the position is subject to the availability of funding.

Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee at the
email address below. 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including
but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all
applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required
Employment Notices and Posters
(https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705) to view
our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about
required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19
vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an
Accommodation here: https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/

Application Deadline: 02-Jan-2023 

Web Address for Applications: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1475?c=uic 
Contact Information
	UIC- Department of Linguistics- Search 
	Email: linguistics at uic.edu 

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