36.3445, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence, University of Georgia

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Subject: 36.3445, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence, University of Georgia

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Date: 11-Nov-2025
From: Keith Langston [langston at uga.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence, University of Georgia

Job Location: Athens, GA, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.uga.edu
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Artificial
Intelligence
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence,
Cognitive Science, or a closely related discipline

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics;
General Linguistics

Description:
The Department of Linguistics and the Institute for Artificial
Intelligence at the University of Georgia invite applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Linguistics and
Artificial Intelligence. This position is a joint hire, with the
Department of Linguistics serving as the home department for promotion
and tenure. We seek a candidate with a productive research agenda at
the intersection of Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence and the
ability to be an excellent teacher and mentor at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. Special consideration will be given
to applicants with a track record of contributions relevant to the
safe, ethical, and responsible use of AI and/or investigating language
models in healthcare and clinical contexts. We are particularly
interested in candidates who approach these topics with a
sophisticated understanding of human language processing, production
and/or acquisition.
The teaching load is four courses per year, including introductory and
advanced courses related to the candidate’s areas of specialization.
Additional duties include advising at all levels and service to the
department and university. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in
Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or a closely
related discipline in hand at the time of appointment.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s
learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative
activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes.
With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College
prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a
sustainable future. The Department of Linguistics, the Institute for
Artificial Intelligence, and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and
academic innovation.
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) is a separate,
interdisciplinary research and instructional unit managing the A.B. in
Cognitive Science and two graduate Artificial Intelligence degree
programs housing a combined cohort of more than 300 students. The M.S.
in AI is one of the oldest such programs in the country. The Ph.D. in
AI was approved in 2022. The interdisciplinary nature of AI and
Cognitive Science is reflected in the mission and composition of the
Institute, with more than ninety Institute Faculty Fellows who come
from a wide variety of departments and colleges across the UGA campus,
thereby offering an exceptional environment to collaborate. More
details about IAI can be found on its website at
https://www.ai.uga.edu.
The Department of Linguistics is an intellectually diverse and vibrant
academic community dedicated to the scientific study of language in
all its aspects. In addition to 14 core faculty members, there are 19
affiliated faculty across the university. We offer degrees at the
A.B., M.A., and Ph.D. level. More information can be found on the
departmental website at https://linguistics.uga.edu/.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected
status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the
accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to
contact Central HR (hrweb at uga.edu).

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/458245
Application Instructions:
To apply, please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/458245
and submit
 - a cover letter;
 - curriculum vitae;
 - research statement (max. 1 page);
 - teaching statement (max. 1 page);
 - a representative writing sample;
 - unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework;
 - and the names and e-mail addresses of three references.
As needed, reference providers will be sent an email through the
UGAJobs system with instructions on how to submit their letters of
recommendation. Questions related to this position may be directed to
linguistics at uga.edu. While the position will remain open until filled,
to assure full consideration, application materials should be received
by December 20, 2025.
Contact Information:
        Amy Smoler
        Email: linguistics at uga.edu
        Phone: 706-542-5099

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