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Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics and AI

University of South Carolina

Columbia, SCFull-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Columbia, SC
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Job overview

University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics and AI. The University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence. This interdisciplinary role, part of a university-wide cluster hire in Data Sciences, AI, and Cybersecurity, aims to support cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and Linguistics. The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding, and excel in teaching and mentorship.

Key focus areas include Maintain an active program of research, Demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding, and Teach undergraduate courses serving their area of specialization and Linguistics.

Successful candidates bring Ph.D. In Linguistics and Ph.D. In Related Discipline. Important skills include Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Research Program Management, Securing Extramural Funding, Teaching Excellence, and Coaching.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computational LinguisticsArtificial IntelligenceResearch Program ManagementSecuring Extramural FundingTeaching ExcellenceCoachingDynamic Educator

Qualifications

Ph.D. In Linguistics or Closely Linked Discipline With Linguistics Training by August 15, 2026

Full job description

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Linguistics Program

Advertised Job Summary:

The Linguistics Program in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina ( USC ) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position in Computational Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. This interdisciplinary joint hire (with the home department to be determined based on candidate’s specialization) will be part of a university-wide cluster hire in Data Sciences, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cyber security and aims to support cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and Linguistics.

The successful candidate must have and maintain an active program of research and demonstrate the potential for securingextramural funding as well as excellence in teaching and mentorship. The candidate must be a dynamic educator willing toteach both undergraduate and graduate courses serving their area of specialization and Linguistics generally, with a typicalteaching load of two courses per semester. They will also be expected to mentor graduate students in linguistics and

participate in service to the broader USC community.

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

  • We seek applicants who will have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or closely linked discipline with linguistics training by August 15, 2026.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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