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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12614540 Description
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago invites
applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible position as
Instructional Professor (open-rank) of Computational Linguistics
starting on September 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The
selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant, Associate, or Full
Instructional Professor depending on qualifications and experience. The
initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, renewable upon
successful review, with longer initial terms possible based on
qualifications, experience, and the rank offered to the selected
candidate.
Responsibilities will include teaching 5-6 courses in computational
linguistics per academic year on the quarter system. Possible course
offerings will include an Introduction to Computational Methods in
Linguistics, an Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Linguistics,
and focused courses on the use of particular computational tools for
different @types of linguistic analysis. Service responsibilities may
include advising student thesis projects, organizing co-curricular
activities and events related to computational linguistics, and offering
independent studies in advanced topics in computational linguistics as
needed. The course assignment may be adjusted in future years if service
responsibilities increase as a result of the launch of a planned Minor
in Computational Linguistics. Instructional Professors of all ranks are
expected to engage in regular professional development.
Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Instructional Professor: \$82,000 - \$104,999; Associate
Instructional Professor: \$105,000 - \$124,999; Instructional Professor:
\$125,000 - \$150,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic
appointment. The position also includes a relocation allowance for
qualifying expenses.
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid
time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits Guidebook.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have at least a MA/MS or PhD in
Linguistics, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or a related field,
and experience teaching at the university or post-secondary level.
Experience in program development and/or coordination preferred.
Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of
Chicago\'s recruitment website at https://apply.interfolio.com/161978.
Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025 and continue
until the position is filled or the posting is closed.
Current CV
Cover letter (max 3 pages) that addresses professional experience,
inclusive of previous administrative and teaching experience
Teaching Statement
One syllabus from a previous course
Two sample assignments
Names and contact information for three references whose letters of
recommendation may be solicited
Optional materials:
Student evaluations (if available)
Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants may be asked
to provide additional materials following the initial review of
applications. Questions may be directed to Alan Yu at
aclyu@uchicago.edu.
The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by
a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service
Employees International Union. This position is contingent upon
budgetary approval.
