Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Computational Linguistics
University of Vermont

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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.

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.

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.

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 www.uvmjobs.com.

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, at joseph.acquisto@uvm.edu

The College of Arts & Sciences' Diversity Plan
The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) will become a role model for the creation of a welcoming and socially nurturing environment that actively promotes a sincere appreciation of diversity. To achieve our purpose, CAS will:

• Ensure faculty, students, and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution
• Substantially increase the representation of women, minoritized, and other marginalized groups among faculty, students, and staff
• Engage all students, faculty, staff and community members in rich curricular and co-curricular experiences that enhance their understanding and appreciation of people of diverse personal and group histories, identities, and perspectives

Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. The University of Vermont is an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check.

The Program
The UVM Program in Linguistics is located within the School of World Languages & Cultures. The Program comprises faculty members whose research and teaching spans a range of areas, including sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, corpus linguistics, and English language pedagogy. We have a thriving undergraduate major and minor, as well as an undergraduate certificate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. For more information about the program, see: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/linguistics

The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM's tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The College
In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences' academic ecosystem. The College of Arts and Sciences highly values the excellence that results when people from different backgrounds and perspectives work, interact, and learn together. In this way, commitment to diversity fosters our educational mission. For our students, it prepares them for life and work ahead: it recognizes that we are a culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse nation, one that is also situated in an increasingly global environment. For our faculty, scholarship and research are increasingly cooperative activities-often crossing national borders-requiring the abilities and skills to work with others often from very different backgrounds. For both our students and faculty, diversity enhances our curriculum, enriches the classroom experience, and fosters the exchange of ideas. As our society, economy, politics, and global interactions become increasingly diverse, so must our intellectual community of students, faculty, and staff.

The Community
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check.Job Open Date:

09/06/2024

Posting Number:

F3188PO

Department:

Schl of World Languages&Cultur/52380

Advertising/Posting Title:

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Computational Linguistics

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Number:

00027262

Employee FTE:

1.0

Employee Term (months):

9

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