Assistant Professor, Univ Of Wisconsin-Madison
As part of the University of Wisconsin RISE initiative ( https://rise.wisc.edu/) , Language Sciences ( https://langsci.wisc.edu/) and the Information School ( https://ischool.wisc.edu/) are seeking excellent candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of linguistic approaches to natural language processing. The selected candidate will have a robust research program taking a computational linguistics approach to natural language processing and will make significant contributions to the teaching missions of both Language Sciences and the Information School.
We are especially interested in applications from candidates with an expertise in computational linguistics as applied to Indigenous languages of the Americas.
The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.
Faculty responsibilities include research and publication, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, graduate student advising (both master's and PhD), and service. The successful candidate will conduct scholarly research resulting in publications in high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly venues and design and teach bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level courses. As part of the UW RISE AI initiative, the successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.
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Assistant Professor, Univ Of Wisconsin-Madison |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison |
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Madison, WI
United States
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10/1/2024 |
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10/1/2024 |
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The ideal candidate is expected to:
The candidate will be committed to service within the department, university, and profession appropriate to faculty rank. The general teaching load is 4 courses per year, 2 in one semester and 2 in the other. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to equity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service. It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Qualifications:
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Education:
Required
PhD in Linguistics or Language Sciences, required, or similar area with a specialization in computational approaches, by start of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience in Phonetics/Phonology and Speech & Language Pathology. Documented teaching excellence.
Application Instructions
Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 306423. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 5 items:
1. a letter of application with a description of research program,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. a teaching and mentoring statement,
4. a writing sample
5. Evidence of excellence in teaching, including syllabi for courses in which candidate was primary instructor and complete sets of teaching evaluations where available.
Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. References will be contacted automatically once application is submitted.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:55 pm CST on December 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
This position is being posted simultaneously with PVL 306509 on "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 306509 ; but please note that only one (1) vacancy exists. Applicants should submit to one and only one PVL. Having two position vacancy listings allows the Search & Screen Committee to better consider candidates with degrees from different fields for this position. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Applicants with a PhD in Linguistics or Language Sciences, or similar with a specialization in computational approaches should apply using this posting (PVL#306423); Applicants with a PhD in Information Sciences, or similar, with a specialization in computational approaches to linguistics or language sciences should apply using PVL 306509.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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This listing expires on: 12/30/2024 |
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