Assistant Professor of Semantics and Computational Linguistics
Assistant Professor of Semantics and Computational Linguistics
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Assistant Professor
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenuretrack appointment in semantics and computational linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 16 2025. This is a fulltime ninemonth tenureaccruing position. Candidates should have an active research agenda in semantics and employ computational methods (widely defined). We particularly welcome applicants who can also contribute to our departmental focus on computational language science. Other departmental foci include language documentation psycholinguistics and theoretical linguistics. Ability to teach a variety of courses in semantics and computational methods is required.
UF has recently committed to a universitywide artificial intelligence initiative along with a major supercomputing collaboration with NVIDIA . Thus we particularly encourage applications from candidates whose research explores semantics in ways that intersect with current research in computational language science. The Department of Linguistics seeks to train the next generation of linguists who are comfortable integrating theoretical and computational approaches to language into their research in innovative ways.
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. It is also desirable for the candidate to contribute to UFs universitywide Artificial Intelligence initiative to train graduates for an AIenabled world and 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.
UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked 5thbest public university in the United States by US News and World Report 2022 and #1 public university by the Wall Street Journal in its 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in NorthCentral Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford yearround outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida is a vibrant and congenial unit consisting of 14 fulltime 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
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in linguistics by August 15 2025.
Ability to teach a variety of courses in semantics and computational methods is required.
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For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes: 1 a brief cover letter 2 a teaching statement 3 a statement of research interests 4 a CV 5 13 sample publications 6 the names and email addresses for three references and 7 representative teaching evaluations if available. After initial review an email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 18 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an 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 educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is
needed in order to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).
The Department of Linguistics is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events restaurants yearround outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities
Employment Type
Full Time
