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Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number
FAC00136PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics and AI
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Linguistics Program
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
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About University of South Carolina
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Benefits for FTE Positions
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Position Description
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.
Required Education and Experience
We seek applicants who will have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or closely linked discipline with linguistics training by August 15, 2026.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
08/21/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should apply online at USCJobs at , 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 .
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.
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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
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