35.2978, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics, Morphology, Phonology, Sociolinguistics, Syntax: Assistant Professor, English - Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track), University of Nevada at Reno

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Subject: 35.2978, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics, Morphology, Phonology, Sociolinguistics, Syntax: Assistant Professor, English - Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track), University of Nevada at Reno

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Date: 25-Oct-2024
From: Lilly Peacor [lcleymaet at unr.edu]
Subject: English; Computational Linguistics, Morphology, Phonology, Sociolinguistics, Syntax: Assistant Professor, English - Computational Linguistics (Tenure Track), University of Nevada at Reno


University or Organization: University of Nevada at Reno
Department: English
Job Location: Reno, Nevada, USA
Web Address: https://www.unr.edu/english
Job Title: Assistant Professor, English - Computational Linguistics
(Tenure Track)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Morphology; Phonology;
Sociolinguistics; Syntax

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Please navigate to
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor-English--Computational-Linguistics--Tenure-Track-_R0144788
for the full job description and application.

Job Description:

The Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno invites
applications for an assistant professor, B-contract (9-month),
tenure-track position in Computational Linguistics. Though the
successful applicant will be housed in English, they will play a key
role in the recently launched interdisciplinary undergraduate program
in Computational Linguistics housed within the College of Liberal Arts
and the College of Engineering. The program confers the Bachelor of
Science degree.

This position will also involve teaching courses in core areas of
linguistics, such as syntax, morphology, phonology, and/or
sociolinguistics. Our linguistics courses are typically populated by
students drawn from a variety of majors, requiring the ability to
reach students with varying amounts of linguistics preparation.

While we invite applicants with any specialization within
Computational Linguistics, those with research profiles in natural
language processing, large language models, or computational
sociolinguistics are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those
with industry experience.

Our tenure-track faculty teach and mentor in our graduate program and
engage in scholarly research, teaching a 2/2 load. The start date for
this position is July 1, 2025.

Required Qualifications

- A Ph.D. in linguistics, computer science, or a closely related field
in hand by the start date
- An established or clearly developing research agenda in any sub-area
of computational linguistics
- A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier journals and
presses in relevant fields
- Demonstrated excellence in and commitment to inclusive teaching

Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach a range of courses in the core areas of linguistics
at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Ability to teach relevant undergraduate courses in computational
linguistics or those cross listed with Computer Science
- Evidence of, or strong potential to, attract external grant funding
- Evidence of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in
research, teaching, and/or service

Compensation: Assistant Professor, 9-Month -
https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/salary-schedules

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and
experience. To view the salary schedule for this contract B, 9-month
position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is
generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement
plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your
retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or
"B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to
participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of
PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health
Insurance
- Sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships
and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness
Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer
discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through
life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and
specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or...

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 18,
2024.

Contact Information

- Search Chair: Ian Clayton, iclayton at unr.edu
- Search Coordinator: Lilly Peacor, lcleymaet at unr.edu

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor-English--Computational-Linguistics--Tenure-Track-_R0144788
Contact Information:
        Administrative Assistant IV Lilly Peacor
        Email: lcleymaet at unr.edu



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