Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Computational Linguistics

The University of Vermont seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Linguistics with a research agenda that focuses on critical applications of language-related technologies (LLMs, Voice Assistants, automated voice interfaces, etc.) towards addressing social problems (including racial disparities, gender inequities, and more). The position will start in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:
*Maintaining an active research agenda, securing external funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
*Teaching and advising in the Program's undergraduate majors and minors;
*Collaborating with Linguistics faculty and staff in departmental governance, program development, scholarship, and service;
*Serving as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations;
*Engaging in service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national and international levels.

The successful candidate will be invited to contribute to an ongoing NSF-funded interdisciplinary project called the Science of Online Corpora, Knowledge, and Stories, which deploys high-performance computing tools and environments to engage in research at the intersection of computer science, the social sciences, and the humanities (https://www.uvm.edu/socks/).

Applicants must hold a PhD in Linguistics or a related discipline with strong skills in computational social science and/or data analytics. Candidates must have a promising publication record, potential for extramural funding, and excellent teaching and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program and actively seek extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professional contributions and service. Interest in interdisciplinary approaches and/or interdisciplinary collaboration is desirable.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate should:
*Hold a Ph.D. degree in Linguistics or in a related discipline;
*Show promise toward developing a competitively funded research program;
*Have the capacity to teach courses ranging from introduction to linguistics to an area of the candidate's expertise;
*Be able to successfully mentor and advise students, in addition to professional contributions and service.

Application Process: Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the Linguistics Program website, https://www.uvm.edu/cas/linguistics; the School of World Languages & Cultures' website https://www.uvm.edu/cas/swlc; the College of Arts & Sciences' website, www.uvm.edu/cas; and the University of Vermont's website, www.uvm.edu.

Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025. Please apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/75548.

Applicants are asked to include:
*a curriculum vitae (CV)
*two representative publications
*a statement of research focus
*a teaching statement describing approach, philosophy and interests
*an inclusive excellence statement (see below)
*contact information for three professional references. The reference providers will be emailed information to upload their letters.

For more information about the position, please contact the School of World Languages & Cultures Director, Professor Joseph Acquisto.

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