FT Faculty Linguistics - 130214

Job Title:  FT Faculty Linguistics, may be under-filled with visitor

Job Classification:  CFS Professorial

Posting close date: August 31, 2024

Start date of this position:  August 1, 2025

The Department of Linguistics at Brigham Young University announces a position for a full-time faculty in the field of linguistics, encouraging those at any career stage to apply.  This Continuing Faculty Status-track (similar to tenure-track) position entails teaching courses, conducting research and mentoring students at the BA and MA levels.  We seek candidates who are capable of teaching courses in computational linguistics and natural language processing, as well as some core areas of linguistics.  Courses will be aimed at linguistics major, minors, and MA students, as well as students in other related fields/majors (e.g., computer science, digital humanities).  

We seek candidates who can actively contribute to teaching and mentoring students in our department's minor in Linguistic Computing, BA and MA in Linguistics, and BA in Applied English Linguistics, and possibly our other programs including an MA in TESOL and BA in Editing and Publishing.  Our Linguistic Computing minor offers students foundational knowledge and tools to apply computational methods to natural languages.  Additionally, our Linguistics MA has four emphases, one of which is computational linguistics.  The Department of Linguistics provides a supportive, collaborative atmosphere that contributes to the development of faculty research agendas in a range of areas. 

Required Degree: Ph.D. in Linguistics or a field related to computational linguistics or natural language processing

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:   

All candidates must have:

--Proficiency to teach courses in computational linguistics, natural language processing (e.g., LING 360, 361 440, 581) as well as courses in some core area(s) of linguistics.  See course listings in associated programs:  https://catalog.byu.edu/programs/34635, https://catalog.byu.edu/programs/34637, https://catalog.byu.edu/programs/34636.  

--Evident potential for or substantiated record of scholarly research and/or a well-defined research agenda.

--Commitment to mentoring students effectively in and out of class.  Ability to contribute to linguistics thesis committees as a reader and/or as a chair.  

--Willingness to support student faith through obvious commitment to the religious expectations of the sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  

Ideal candidates would have some of the following:

--Professional experience in computational linguistics.

--Ability to bridge personal scholarship with linguistics

--Keenness to collaborate with students on diverse research projects, both faculty-led and student-driven.

Duties/Expectations:  Under a 10-month contract, primary responsibilities will encompass:

--Teaching six courses annually, predominantly within the Linguistics major and Linguistic Computing minor, but also possibly in other department programs (https://ling.byu.edu/all-programs).

--Conducting original research and disseminating that research in reputable journals, books, or other scholarly outlets.

--Mentoring students in linguistic research, research presentations, peer-reviewed article publication, and applying for funding. 

--Contributing to other departmental or college duties, including student advising, thesis chairing, program coordination, committee service, and shared governance. 

Consider these compelling reasons to apply for a position at BYU in the Linguistics Department:

--Faith-based Faculty Experience:  Connect your commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ with academic pursuits.  Support the spiritual growth of students through weekly campus-wide devotionals and intertwine faith and academic excellence in class.

--Family-friendly Environment: Be part of a community that values family and work-life balance.  Make use of preschool and youth camps on campus.

--Generous Faculty Benefits:  Beyond academia, enjoy perks like spouse and family tuition reductions, along with discounts on memberships, goods, and off-campus services.  Also get exceptional health care and retirement benefits including 401K employer matching, in addition to typically qualifying for parental leave. 

--Linguistics Department Support:  Benefit from generous department resources.  Faculty typically receive substantial annual travel funding to present at conferences to showcase research globally.  

--Stimulating Research Groups: Engage in existing well-funded disciplinary and interdisciplinary research groups and propose your own in order to support your research agenda publications, and a dynamic scholarly environment. 

--College-provided Research Opportunities:  Access generous research funding through BYU's College of Humanities.  Faculty can apply for funds to support research assistant wages, student and faculty travel expenses, and vital materials and software for scholarly endeavors.  

--Picturesque Utah Valley and Recreational Opportunities:  Immerse in Utah Valley's captivating landscape.  Explore outdoor pursuits like hiking, skiing, and camping, striking a balance between work and leisure.

--Nurturing Excellence and Community:  Thrive in a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and belonging.  Connect with colleagues who share your educational and scholarly passion.  

Information required at the time of application:  Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.

Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it ¿bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel¿ (Spencer W. Kimball). 

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.