Job: Assistant or Associate Professor Computational Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Announcement of Search--Iowa State University

Assistant or Associate Professor
Computational Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

The English Department at Iowa State University is seeking applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of applied computational linguistics with an emphasis in evaluation of English learners’ linguistic production. At the undergraduate level will teach courses in linguistics and foundation courses in English. At the graduate level will teach courses in two Ph.D. programs, Rhetoric and Professional Communication and Applied Linguistics and Technology, at both MA and PhD levels. Graduate courses including computational analysis of English, second language assessment, second language acquisition according to specialty. Research areas of particular interest: pedagogical applications of natural language processing, assessment of second language, second language acquisition, and statistical approaches to the study of language.

Beginning January 2012 or August 2012 depending on availability. Ph.D. in computational linguistics or related field and potential for excellence in research and effectiveness in teaching required for Assistant Professor, tenure-track; Ph.D. in computational linguistics or related field, a demonstrated record of accomplishments in scholarship, including an outstanding publication record, and effectiveness in teaching required for Associate Professor, tenure-track or with tenure. ESL teaching and assessment experience, publications, and external research funding preferred. 2/2 teaching load to begin.

To apply for this position, please apply through the Iowa State University website at http://www.iastatejobs.com and click on "Apply for the Vacancy" (#110850) and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching/research interests, transcript or list of graduate courses, and contact information for three references. Application deadline is October 23, 2011. ISU is an EO/AA Employer. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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