36.2854, Jobs: Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor in Language Science/Linguistics, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Date: 23-Sep-2025
From: Kimberly Bass Seaton [kseaton7 at gatech.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics: Assistant Professor in Language Science/Linguistics, Georgia Institute of Technology


Job Location: GA, USA
Web Address: https://modlangs.gatech.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Language Science/Linguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics;
Psycholinguistics; Sociolinguistics

Description:
The School of Modern Languages (www.modlangs.gatech.edu) at the
Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of
Assistant Professor in Language Science/Linguistics. Candidates are
expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to teaching and
mentoring students.
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources,
collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to
building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery,
and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with
our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These
values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and
experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and
ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote
a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may
require meeting the needs of two careers.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
 - Pursue and publish an original research agenda using
quantitative/computational/experimental methods.
 - Teach undergraduate and master’s level courses in Language
Science/Linguistics, including at least one of the following areas:
psycholinguistics, phonetics/phonology, sociolinguistics, language
acquisition, and/or language typology.
 - Mentor students and cultivate their success.
 - Fulfill service responsibilities to the School, the Institute, and
the field.
Minimum Qualifications:
 - Ph.D. in Linguistics/Language Science or a related field, completed
by the time of appointment.
 - Demonstrated original research agenda.
 - Demonstrated ability to effectively teach self-designed courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
 - Experience with innovative instruction and curriculum development.
 - Evidence of engagement in service, leadership, and/or faculty
governance.
 - Demonstrated ability to communicate with non-linguist audiences,
including students, colleagues, and laypersons from diverse
backgrounds.
Background Check:
The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment
background screening.
http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Application Requirements:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a research
statement, a teaching statement, and a curriculum vitae, and the names
and contact information for 3-4 references. Applications must be
submitted to the Ga Tech Careers portal (job number 290555).
Applications submitted by November 15, 2025, will receive priority
consideration. However, the search will remain open until the position
is filled.
Contact:
Requests for information may be directed to Kimberly Bass Seaton
(kseaton7 at gatech.edu).
About Us
Overview:
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources,
collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to
building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery,
and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with
our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These
values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and
experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and
ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote
a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may
require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech:
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in
the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous
economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000
students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive
programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and
liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion
in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical
technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability,
semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech
ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and
development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical
school.
Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values:
Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology
and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values
that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive
innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched
scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new
ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global
challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly
accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all
backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with
real human impact.
About the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Institute of
Technology:
The School of Modern Languages is a national leader in the study of
cultures, languages, linguistics, and media. Our faculty are
consistently recognized for their impactful and interdisciplinary
research, artistic creation, innovations in curriculum development,
expertise in study abroad, and close collaboration with industry
professionals. As scholars and educators, we are proud of our
established strengths in equipping the next generation of global
leaders with the essential knowledge, skills, and professional
opportunities necessary to foster meaningful communicative and
cultural interactions. Our cross-disciplinary partnerships enable the
exchange of diverse perspectives. We support the pursuit of purposeful
and innovative scholarship, education, and careers that generate
lasting and positive social change.
Location: Atlanta, GA
USG Core Values:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions
of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG
Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability,
and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do
as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for
demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG
Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG
Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to
maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end,
and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy,
and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all
faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech
community, including applicants for admission and/or employment,
contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs,
activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable
laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and
in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory
harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability,
genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment,
and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students,
and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including
affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits
citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin
discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such
restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation,
executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are
required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
More information on these policies can be found here:
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 – Board of Regents
Policy Manual, University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Please apply online (job #290555)
        USA
Email Address for Applications: kseaton7 at gatech.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=03000&
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a research
statement, a teaching statement, and a curriculum vitae, and the names
and contact information for 3-4 references. Applications must be
submitted to the Ga Tech Careers portal (job number 290555).
Applications submitted by November 15, 2025, will receive priority
consideration. However, the search will remain open until the position
is filled.
Contact
Requests for information may be directed to Kimberly Bass Seaton
(kseaton7 at gatech.edu).
Contact Information:
        Kimberly Bass Seaton
        Email: kseaton7 at gatech.edu



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