Assistant Professor, Computational Linguistics

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Department of Linguistics, University of Washington. A tenure-track appointment is intended in the area of computational linguistics beginning September 2010 associated with the professional MA program and PhD track in Computational Linguistics. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service; the successful applicant will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise student research, and develop a high-impact research program. This position is full-time (100% FTE), with a 9-month service period.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Linguistics, Computer Science, or related field and be highly qualified for undergraduate and graduate teaching and independent research. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, we are particularly interested in scholars active in the areas of machine learning, speech technology, computational semantics and dialogue systems. The ideal candidate will complement and build on existing strengths within the department, and will be eager to interact with students and faculty from the broader linguistics and language processing community at the University of Washington.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent to Prof. Emily M. Bender, Chair, Computational Linguistics Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, University of Washington, Box 354340, Seattle, WA 98195-4340. Questions regarding the position can be directed to ebender -at- uw.edu. Priority will be given to applications received before November 20, 2009. Please include your email address.