Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics and AI at InsideHigherEd

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Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics and AI

Columbia

College of Arts and Sciences

CAS Linguistics Program

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Columbia, SC

Full Time

40

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Faculty

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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.

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

• We particularly welcome applicants whose research agenda in Linguistics employs computational methods and whose work includes or leverages Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Successful candidates may also specialize in natural language processing (NLP) and/or machine learning or may investigate other aspects of AI and language science.

08/16/2026

08/21/2025

Yes

Applicants should apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu, and must include (1) a cover letter that discusses research interests and teaching experience, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, and (3) contact information for three references. Writing samples from selected applicants will be requested after a preliminary screening, as will letters of reference and graduate transcripts for applicants who advance to semi-finalist status. (If a candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, a letter from their dissertation director will need to confirm that the PhD will be granted before the start of employment).

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Stanley Dubinsky [email protected].

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193407

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