The University of Pittsburgh Department of Linguistics invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), specializing in computational sociolinguistics, beginning September 1, 2020.
Essential qualifications include:
PhD in Linguistics or an allied field such as computer science or anthropology at the time of appointment;
A research program, evidenced by a strong publication record, featuring the central use of computational/machine learning approaches to sociolinguistics (including subfields of interaction/discourse analysis, pragmatics, variation and change, language attitudes);
Ability to teach one or more of the following courses: computational linguistics, natural language processing, linguistic data science, corpus linguistics, variationist sociolinguistics, discourse analysis;
Evidence of an ability to work across disciplinary lines.
Desired qualifications -- applicants with one of more of the following will be ranked more highly:
Experience with data-intensive and quantitative methods
Experience working with both structured and unstructured data;
Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education;
Ability to teach one or more of the following courses at the undergraduate or graduate level: introduction to linguistics, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics;
Evidence of a critical perspective in research and teaching;
Experience with involvement in industry partnerships;
Research interests in languages other than English, especially Spanish or Arabic.
The department is excited about this opportunity to expand our expertise and build on our current strengths. The position is part of the "Machine Learning Hub" series of hires coordinated with six departments across the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. For information on the Department, please visit www.linguistics.pitt.edu. Pittsburgh is consistently ranked one of the most livable cities in America, and the University has a commitment to providing world class research and computing facilities. Our close proximity to other highly active research communities (including Carnegie Mellon University, which is just across the street) also make Pitt an exciting and engaging place to work.
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.
This position is subject to budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin October 14, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Consideration of applications will begin at that date, and applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, please visit: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/Mjc0. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests, two to three writing samples (other than a dissertation), teaching evaluations (if available), a brief description of how your research, teaching or service (or all three) demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the names, affiliations, and email addresses for three letters of reference; references will receive email notification with instructions for submitting their letters. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.