Instructional Professor (open-rank), Computational Linguistics
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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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.

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