36.235, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Instructional Professor (open-rank), Computational Linguistics, The University of Chicago

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Subject: 36.235, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Instructional Professor (open-rank), Computational Linguistics, The University of Chicago

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Date: 17-Jan-2025
From: Tracy L. Davis [tracyd at uchicago.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Instructional Professor (open-rank), Computational Linguistics, The University of Chicago


Job Location: IL, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/
Job Title: Instructional Professor (open-rank), Computational
Linguistics
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics

Description:
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites
applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible position as
Instructional Professor (open-rank) of Computational Linguistics
starting on September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The
selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant, Associate, or Full
Instructional Professor depending on qualifications and experience.
The initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, renewable upon
successful review, with longer initial terms possible based on
qualifications, experience, and the rank offered to the selected
candidate.
Responsibilities will include teaching 5-6 courses in computational
linguistics per academic year on the quarter system. Possible course
offerings will include an Introduction to Computational Methods in
Linguistics, an Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Linguistics,
and focused courses on the use of particular computational tools for
different types of linguistic analysis. Service responsibilities may
include advising student thesis projects, organizing co-curricular
activities and events related to computational linguistics, and
offering independent studies in advanced topics in computational
linguistics as needed. The course assignment may be adjusted in future
years if service responsibilities increase as a result of the launch
of a planned Minor in Computational Linguistics. Instructional
Professors of all ranks are expected to engage in regular professional
development.
Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Instructional Professor: $82,000 - $104,999; Associate
Instructional Professor: $105,000 - $124,999; Instructional Professor:
$125,000 - $150,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic
appointment. The position also includes a relocation allowance for
qualifying expenses.
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and
paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in
the Benefits Guidebook.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have at least a MA/MS or PhD in
Linguistics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or a related field,
and experience teaching at the university or post-secondary level.
Experience in program development and/or coordination preferred.
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of
Chicago’s recruitment website at https://apply.interfolio.com/161978.
Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025 and continue
until the position is filled or the posting is closed.
- Current CV
- Cover letter (max 3 pages) that addresses professional experience,
inclusive of previous administrative and teaching experience
- Teaching Statement
- One syllabus from a previous course
- Two sample assignments
- Names and contact information for three references whose letters of
recommendation may be solicited
Optional materials:
- Student evaluations (if available)
Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants may be asked
to provide additional materials following the initial review of
applications. Questions may be directed to Alan Yu at
aclyu at uchicago.edu.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered
by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the
Service Employees International Union. This position is contingent
upon budgetary approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All University departments and institutes are charged with building a
faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints;
with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of
expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic
community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and
encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals,
and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement,
and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at
https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an
individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional
information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
application process should call 773-834-3988 or email
equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with their request.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Department Administrator Tracy L. Davis
        1115 E. 58th Street, RO 203, Chicago, IL 60637
        USA
Contact Information:
        Professor Alan Yu
        Email: aclyu at uchicago.edu



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