Assistant/Associate Professor - Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Job no: 525002
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Computer Science
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty, Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences, Tenure Track
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
About the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences
The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) at UMass Amherst invites applications for tenure-track faculty in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and similar areas, at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels.
As a campus with an increasingly diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with a commitment to mentoring individuals from historically marginalized groups in computer science.
Requirements
Before starting in this position, applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related area and should show evidence of exceptional research promise.
Additional Information
Starting Date:
September 1, 2025. Other start dates (e.g., Spring 2026 or Fall 2026) may be considered.
Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries and requests for more information can be sent to: facrecss.edu.
Application Instructions
We will begin interviewing in January 2025. To ensure consideration for a Winter/Spring interview, we encourage you to apply no later than December 1, 2024.
Candidates must provide the following in their application package:
• Cover letter that lays out your interest in this position and why you are a good fit.
• Statement of research outlining your accomplishments briefly, focusing on your future plans and potential fit at UMass Amherst.
• Statement of teaching, including your teaching philosophy and potential courses you might offer at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Statement of vision for the candidate’s role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Contact information for three professional references.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.
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Posted: Oct. 11, 2024, 4:33 p.m.
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