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. 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. 

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. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or a closely related discipline in hand at the time of appointment. 

To apply, please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/458245 and 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. 

The Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) is a separate, interdisciplinary research and instructional unit managing the A.B. in Cognitive Science and two graduate Artificial Intelligence degree programs housing a combined cohort of more than 300 students. The M.S. in AI is one of the oldest such programs in the country. The Ph.D. in AI was approved in 2022. The interdisciplinary nature of AI and Cognitive Science is reflected in the mission and composition of the Institute, with more than ninety Institute Faculty Fellows who come from a wide variety of departments and colleges across the UGA campus, thereby offering an exceptional environment to collaborate. More details about IAI can be found on its website at https://www.ai.uga.edu.   

The Department of Linguistics is an intellectually diverse and vibrant academic community dedicated to the scientific study of language in all its aspects. In addition to 14 core faculty members, there are 19 affiliated faculty across the university.  We offer degrees at the A.B., M.A., and Ph.D. level. More information can be found on the departmental website at https://linguistics.uga.edu/. 

The Department of Linguistics, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or a closely related discipline in hand at the time of appointment. 

About University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university?(https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.?UGA?is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.?UGA?employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or prot...ected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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