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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics at Georgetown University (Washington DC)
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The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Linguistics, beginning in August, 2024.
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We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching in any area of Computational Linguistics or NLP. The candidate will be expected to lead a vibrant research program, and teach and mentor students at the undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels – including graduate students within the computational linguistics concentration. �
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Of particular interest for this position are linguistically-grounded computational approaches to *interaction* (broadly construed). This includes (for example) research in spoken/signed language processing, dialogue systems, LLMs, and language learning. Also highly valued is research involving underrepresented groups and languages/varieties (including low-resource NLP, as well as bias and ethics in language technologies).
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The new hire will join a computational linguistics concentration with faculty who specialize in syntax, semantics, and discourse processing in text. The Linguistics Department at Georgetown is committed to a diversity of perspectives on language, and houses concentrations in computational linguistics as well as theoretical, socio-, and applied linguistics. �
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A Ph.D. in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand by the time of the appointment.
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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Please apply via the application link below. Dossiers should include:
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* a letter of application * curriculum vitae * statements of research, teaching, and diversity * 1–3 representative publications * names (with contact information) of three references, who will be contacted by the system to request a letter of recommendation.
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All applications received by 1-Nov-2023 will be reviewed in full.
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Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/11780/positions https://apply.interfolio.com/11780/positions �
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For further information, please contact the search committee chairs, Amir Zeldes and Nathan Schneider at mailto:gu-compling-search@georgetown.edu gu-compling-search@georgetown.edu and see https://gucl.georgetown.edu/ https://gucl.georgetown.edu/ � �
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