Assistant Professor in Computational Language Science (83539)

The University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in computational language science at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2022. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position. Candidates should have an active research agenda studying any aspect of language from a computational perspective. Specializations include, but are not limited to, computational linguistics, sociolinguistics, neuro/psycholinguistics, corpus linguistics, computational semantics, phonetics, and/or phonology . UF has recently committed to a university-wide artificial intelligence initiative along with a major super-computing collaboration with NVIDIA ( ai.ufl.edu ). Thus, we particularly encourage applications from candidates whose research explores artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or computational algorithms, as well as their societal implications. The latter may include issues of equity, bias, accountability, transparency, or inclusivity. The Department of Linguistics seeks to train the next generation of linguists who are comfortable integrating computational approaches into their research in revealing and societally responsible ways. Ability to teach computationally-oriented courses is required. Candidates must hold the Ph.D. in linguistics, computer science, or a closely-related field by August 15, 2022.

The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active research agenda, 2) pursue external research funding, 3) teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, 4) provide service to the department, the university, and the profession, 5) contribute to UF’s Artificial Intelligence initiative to train graduates for an AI-enabled world, and 6) seek collaborations within the department as well as with other units on campus such as the UF Data Science and Information Technology Center, the Center for Big Learning , the UF Informatics Institute , or the McKnight Brain Institute . The University of Florida was rated among the nation’s top five ranked public universities, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

The Department of Linguistics is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity and inclusion across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, religion and/or cultural background, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida is a vibrant and congenial unit consisting of 14 full-time faculty and 15 affiliated faculty in the departments of Anthropology; Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Spanish and Portuguese Studies; and the Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication. We offer a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics, as well as an undergraduate minor and undergraduate certificate in TESL and a graduate certificate in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching. We have faculty expertise in a wide range of linguistic subfields, and particular strengths in the areas of bilingualism, language documentation, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and African linguistics. Please see our website, lin.ufl.edu , for more information about the department.

Candidates must hold the Ph.D. in linguistics, computer science, or a closely-related field by August 15, 2022.

The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active research agenda, 2) pursue external research funding, 3) teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, 4) provide service to the department, the university, and the profession, 5) contribute to UF’s Artificial Intelligence initiative to train graduates for an AI-enabled world, and 6) seek collaborations within the department as well as with other units on campus such as the UF Data Science and Information Technology Center, the Center for Big Learning , the UF Informatics Institute , or the McKnight Brain Institute . The University of Florida was rated among the nation’s top five ranked public universities, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/95755 and must include: (1) a brief cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching, (3) a research statement and interests, (4) a diversity statement describing your experiences and commitments to diversity (for example, i) your values related to diversity, ii) your experiences working with diverse populations, and iii) your future plans related to inclusivity), (5) a CV, (6) 1-3 sample publications, (7) the names and email addresses for three references, and (8) representative teaching evaluations if available. After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for selected applicants to be sent on their behalf to their Interfolio submission packet.The application deadline is December 23, 2021.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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