Assistant Professor, Computational Phonology
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in computational approaches to understanding the representation, development, production, perception, or processing of linguistic sound structures and systems, and/or in implementing such approaches in spoken language technologies. This position is at the assistant professor level, with a starting date of Fall 2014.
The Department is a major center of interdisciplinary research in cognitive-functional linguistics, with an emphasis on experimental and computational techniques. An interest in collaborating with psycholinguists and/or computer scientists is advantageous. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in phonology, computational phonology, and computational linguistics. The successful applicant will join the faculty of the Department of Linguistics. Responsibilities include research, research supervision, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and service. The standard teaching load is 3.5 courses per year.
Review of applications will begin December 9, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must include a general cover letter; a specific description of the candidate’s current research program; samples of up to two papers, articles, or publications; a CV; a copy of your graduate school unofficial transcript; and the names of three references. The dissertation must be completed by August 18, 2014. We will conduct interviews at the LSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in early January 2014. Alternate interview arrangements will be possible in special circumstances. Questions may be addressed to Andrew Cowell, Chair (cowellj [at] colorado.edu).
Application materials are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/71618. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.