Description
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 postsecondary
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of
backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values
freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the
highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of
individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and
exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are
at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability,
military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For
additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should
call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
Requirements
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 postsecondary
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.
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