Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/10/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement (max. 1 page); teaching statement (max. 1 page); a representative writing sample; unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework; and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. As needed, reference providers will be sent an email through the UGAJobs system with instructions on how to submit their letters of recommendation. Questions related to this position may be directed to linguistics@uga.edu. While the position will remain open until filled, to assure full consideration, application materials should be received by December 20, 2025.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or a closely related discipline in hand at the time of appointment.
Position Summary
The Department of Linguistics and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence. This position is a joint hire, with the Department of Linguistics serving as the home department for promotion and tenure.

The teaching load is four courses per year, including introductory and advanced courses related to the candidate's areas of specialization. Additional duties include advising at all levels and service to the department and university.
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
We seek a candidate with a productive research agenda at the intersection of Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence and the ability to be an excellent teacher and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a track record of contributions relevant to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of AI and/or investigating language models in healthcare and clinical contexts. We are particularly interested in candidates who approach these topics with a sophisticated understanding of human language processing, production and/or acquisition.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents