37.3103, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Lexicography: Professor of Terminology, University of Montreal

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Subject: 37.3103, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Lexicography: Professor of Terminology, University of Montreal

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Date: 28-Sep-2026
From: Patrick Drouin [patrick.drouin at umontreal.ca]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Lexicography: Professor of Terminology, University of Montreal


Job Location: Monteal, Canada
Web Address: https://ling-trad.umontreal.ca/
Job Title: Professor of Terminology
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: According to the union.

Minimum Education: Ph.D.

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics;
Lexicography

Other Specialties: Terminology
Description:
The Department is seeking candidates with a focus on the application
of Artificial Intelligence to terminological data, the structuring and
representation of specialized knowledge, and the circulation of
knowledge and terms across various spheres of society and within
minoritized languages.
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your
research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of
excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively
participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As
such, you will:
-Teach at all levels of study, particularly in the areas of
Terminology and Terminography, Language for special purposes, Neology,
Terminology planning, and Terminotics;
- Supervise graduate students;
- Develop an innovative, high-level research program in Terminology;
- Participate in developing the course curriculum, particularly in
Terminology, Terminotics, and the use of Language technologies;
-  Participate in the operations and departmental life of the
Translation and Linguistics sections, as well as in departmental
committees and student recruitment;
- Contribute to the University’s outreach and the dissemination of
knowledge through conferences, publications, and scholarly activities
Qualifications:
- Hold a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Terminology, Translation, Applied
linguistics, or a related field. Applications from candidates in the
final stages of writing their thesis will also be considered;
- Possess an excellent publication record in the field of Terminology,
demonstrating the potential to publish and secure funding from major
granting agencies;
- Have in-depth knowledge of the discipline's theoretical frameworks
and terminographic working methods;
- Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university-level
instruction in Terminology;
- Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students;
- Demonstrate the potential to develop internal, national, and
international collaborations;
- Have the ability to work as part of a team in an interdisciplinary
context and to complement the existing faculty;
- Expertise considered an asset:
        * Research interest in the relationship between Terminology
and Artificial Intelligence systems (grounding language models in
structured terminological resources, semi-automatic extraction and
validation, evaluation of the terminological quality of generative
models);
        * Competence in Information and Knowledge management
(structuring and representation of specialized content, design of
knowledge organization systems, governance and lifecycle of
terminological data, resource interoperability);
        * Knowledge of minoritized languages or research experience in
Terminology or Neology regarding these languages, conducted in
collaboration with the relevant communities;
        * Teaching experience is an asset.
        * Member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et
interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ).
- Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to
learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French
language support program, in accordance with the Université de
Montréal language policy.

Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Only electronic applications are accepted.
        Canada
Email Address for Applications: direction at ling.umontreal.ca
Web Address for Applications:
https://rh-carriere-dmz-eng.synchro.umontreal.ca/psc/rhprpr9_car_eng/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3&JobOpeningId=532330&PostingSeq=1
Contact Information:
        Patrick Drouin
        Email: direction at ling.umontreal.ca



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