36.2859, Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor of Syntax and Artificial Intelligence, The Ohio State University

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Subject: 36.2859, Jobs: Syntax: Assistant Professor of Syntax and Artificial Intelligence, The Ohio State University

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Date: 23-Sep-2025
From: Andrea Sims [sims.120 at osu.edu]
Subject: Syntax: Assistant Professor of Syntax and Artificial Intelligence, The Ohio State University


Job Location: Columbus, OH, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.osu.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Syntax and Artificial Intelligence
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Syntax

Description:
Position Overview:
The Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at
The Ohio State University seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member
at the rank of Assistant Professor who specializes in syntactic
theory, with additional interest in artificial intelligence. We are
interested in candidates who apply a mathematically rigorous (e.g.,
logical or statistical) approach to hypothesizing about empirical
syntactic data. While theoretical syntax is the primary focus of the
position, we welcome applications from candidates whose research
engages with large language models (LLMs) -- particularly as related
to evaluating the possibilities and limitations of LLMs in connection
with syntactic architecture or issues of syntactic processing or
learnability.
Performance Objectives:
The prospective hire will:
 - Develop and maintain a productive, high-quality research program;
 - Provide high-quality supervision of graduate and undergraduate
research;
 - Develop and teach high-quality graduate and undergraduate courses
in syntax and other area(s) of expertise, including potentially in the
department’s general education curriculum;
 - Support departmental operations through administrative roles and/or
service on committees as assigned; and
 - Contribute to the scholarly community via peer reviewing and/or
other professional service.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Required: A Ph.D. in Linguistics or doctoral degree in a related field
is required prior to the start position date of August 15, 2026. ABDs
are welcome to apply.
Desired: Ideal candidates will complement other areas of expertise in
the department, methodologically and/or in terms of secondary
specialization. The linguistic comprehension of LLMs is an active area
of research in our department, offering the potential for
collaboration. Other areas of particular interest are
semantics/pragmatics, linguistic typology, morphology, and
psycholinguistics. Ideal candidates will have the potential to
strengthen the department’s existing collaborations across units and
colleges and/or to foster new ones.
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and
resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a
comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply:
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via
Workday
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Syntax-and-Artificial-Intelligence_R137543-1
Application period closes November 1, 2025. Inquiries may be directed
to Prof. Andrea Sims at sims.120 at osu.edu. Application materials
submitted in Workday must include:
 - Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a
brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested
in this opportunity.
 - Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your
scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and
mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
 - Attachment 3: Research Statement: 1-3 page summary of your past
research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your
future research plan as a faculty member.
 - Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: 1-2 page summary of your
approaches, experience, accomplishments and philosophy regarding your
teaching, learning, and mentoring, and how you plan to contribute to
the department’s programs of study as a faculty member.
 - Attachment 5: A writing sample.
Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to
provide three letters of reference.
The College:
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and
Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and
Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across
disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the
forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the
college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and
adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information:
The Department of Linguistics at The Ohio State University has a
highly rated graduate (Ph.D. primarily) program and a large and
vibrant undergraduate program. We pride ourselves on providing
comprehensive coverage of the field with world-class faculty in all of
the key areas, on producing Ph.D.s who are both well-rounded and have
considerable depth in their respective areas of specialization, and on
offering undergraduates a stimulating research-rich environment for
learning about our field. The Department is housed in a recently
renovated building with state-of-the-art office, meeting, and lab
spaces. Faculty have many existing collaborations across units and
colleges, including with linguists and others in the Departments of
Computer Science and Engineering, Philosophy, Psychology, and English;
OSU’s world languages and cultures departments; as well as within the
Buckeye Language Network, the Translational Data Analytics Institute,
the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and the area studies
centers.
The University:
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner
Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers.
Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages,
including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for
employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement
options with competitive employer contributions.
Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university
community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and
courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic
excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the
highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of
Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on
offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones.
Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential
employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation
and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying
opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.
While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and
consultation are available.  More information about dual career and
faculty recruitment can be found here.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we
strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members
through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is a member
of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near
the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a
population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of
affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities,
excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as
service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional
information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its
Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio
State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State
Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State
ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans
and disability. 
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background
check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the
college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as
well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the
position.

Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2025
Web Address for Applications:
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Syntax-and-Artificial-Intelligence_R137543-1
Contact Information:
        Andrea Sims
        Email: sims.120 at osu.edu



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