37.3239, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguistics Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Date: 07-Oct-2026
From: Zhong Chen [zxcgsl at rit.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguistics Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology


Job Location: Rochester, NY, USA
Web Address:
https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/school-psychology-and-cognitive-science
Job Title: Computational Linguistics Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics

Description:
The School of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the Rochester
Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time, 9-month
tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics,
beginning in August 2027. Candidates are expected to have an earned
doctoral degree (in hand by August 2027) in Linguistics, Computational
Linguistics, or a related field. The position additionally offers an
affiliation with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in
the School of Languages, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Successful candidates should demonstrate computational expertise,
strong research talent, and initiative in grant writing. Candidates
should also have a plan for excellence in teaching and student
mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must be
able to teach our courses in language technology and large language
models, natural language processing, and/or computational speech
processing. In addition, applicants should be able to teach
foundational linguistics from a cross-linguistic perspective, as well
as courses in at least one additional linguistics, artificial
intelligence, or cognitive science subfield. Proficiency in an
additional language other than English is preferred, and we welcome
research or teaching experience involving language learning. The
position requires a commitment to teaching and mentoring, active
research and publication, and a strong potential to attract external
funding. Research and teaching are priorities for faculty at RIT, and
all faculty are expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students
through advising, research, and in-class experiences.
The computational linguistics-related programs at RIT serve a rapidly
expanding student population at a technical university. We are looking
for a faculty colleague who can also contribute to the
interdisciplinary M.S. program in Artificial Intelligence and the
Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science. Our coursework is also offered to
B.S. in Artificial Intelligence majors. In addition, RIT provides many
opportunities for collaborative research across the institute in areas
such as linguistics of sign languages and languages other than
English, artificial intelligence, human-centered computing, and
cybersecurity. RIT faculty have access to extensive research computing
resources.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
 - Ph.D. (in hand by August 2027) in Linguistics, Computational
Linguistics, or a related field.
 -  Have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in
computational linguistics.
 - Demonstrate potential for external research grant attainment.
 - Have consistently and recently published in computational
linguistics.
 - Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching language
technology, natural language processing, and/or computational speech
processing.
 - Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching foundational
linguistics from a cross-linguistic perspective, and courses in at
least one more linguistics, artificial intelligence, or cognitive
science subfield.
 - Demonstrate potential for excellence in supervising graduate and
undergraduate student research.
 - Show a career trajectory that emphasizes a balance between research
and teaching.
Priority application deadline: November 15, 2026. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Cecilia Alm, at
<coagla at rit.edu> with any questions.
Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline:
JC_1414 - Assistant Professor, Psychology
Work Location:
Hybrid
Compensation:
$80,000-$90,000
Application Materials:
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please
be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be
required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Research Statement,
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Anticipated Start Date:
August 16, 2027
Additional Details:
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for
this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology
considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and
responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience,
education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as,
market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The
hiring process for this position may require a criminal background
check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer
made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human
Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age,
marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or
disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and
activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable
law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at
585-475-2424 or email your request to careers at rit.edu. Determinations
on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://rit.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Rochester-NY/Computational-Linguistics-Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-in_JR103353
Contact Information:
        Dr. Cecilia Alm
        Email: coagla at rit.edu



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