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Assistant Professor of Syntax and Artificial Intelligence
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Assistant Professor of Syntax and Artificial Intelligence
Position overview for The Ohio State University Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor who specializes in syntactic theory, with additional interest in artificial intelligence. Applicants with a mathematically rigorous approach to empirical syntactic data are encouraged. Applications from candidates whose research engages with large language models (LLMs) in relation to syntactic architecture, processing, or learnability are welcome. Performance Objectives Develop and maintain a productive, high-quality research program. Provide high-quality supervision of graduate and undergraduate research. Develop and teach high-quality graduate and undergraduate courses in syntax and related areas, including potential general education offerings. Support departmental operations through administrative roles and/or service on committees as assigned. Contribute to the scholarly community via peer review and other professional service. Education And Experience Requirements Required : A Ph.D. in Linguistics or a doctoral degree in a related field is required prior to the start date of August 15, 2026. ABDs are welcome to apply. Desired : Ideal candidates will complement other department expertise, with methodological strengths and potential collaboration in linguistic comprehension of LLMs. Other areas of interest include semantics/pragmatics, linguistic typology, morphology, and psycholinguistics. Ability to strengthen existing collaborations or foster new ones across units and colleges is valued. Ohio State provides access to broad opportunities and resources, including a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one. How To Apply Application period closes November 1, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Andrea Sims at sims.120@osu.edu. Applications submitted in Workday must include: Attachment 1: Cover Letter (1-2 pages) with a brief summary of your academic background and interest in the opportunity. Attachment 2: CV (detailed scholarly experience, teaching, mentoring, service, funding, and publications). Attachment 3: Research Statement (1-3 pages) including past accomplishments, current work, and future plan. Attachment 4: Teaching Statement (1-2 pages) describing teaching philosophy and contributions to the department. Attachment 5: A writing sample. Candidates selected to move forward may be asked to provide three letters of reference. Additional Information The College of Arts and Sciences and The Department of Linguistics information and context are provided, including collaborations with other units and centers on campus. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to a successful background check; additional checks (drug screen, etc.) may be required. Location : Oxley Hall (0102) • Position Type: Regular • Scheduled Hours: 40 • Shift: First Shift
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Position overview for The Ohio State University Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor who specializes in syntactic theory, with additional interest in artificial intelligence. Applicants with a mathematically rigorous approach to empirical syntactic data are encouraged. Applications from candidates whose research engages with large language models (LLMs) in relation to syntactic architecture, processing, or learnability are welcome. Performance Objectives Develop and maintain a productive, high-quality research program. Provide high-quality supervision of graduate and undergraduate research. Develop and teach high-quality graduate and undergraduate courses in syntax and related areas, including potential general education offerings. Support departmental operations through administrative roles and/or service on committees as assigned. Contribute to the scholarly community via peer review and other professional service. Education And Experience Requirements Required : A Ph.D. in Linguistics or a doctoral degree in a related field is required prior to the start date of August 15, 2026. ABDs are welcome to apply. Desired : Ideal candidates will complement other department expertise, with methodological strengths and potential collaboration in linguistic comprehension of LLMs. Other areas of interest include semantics/pragmatics, linguistic typology, morphology, and psycholinguistics. Ability to strengthen existing collaborations or foster new ones across units and colleges is valued. Ohio State provides access to broad opportunities and resources, including a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one. How To Apply Application period closes November 1, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Andrea Sims at sims.120@osu.edu. Applications submitted in Workday must include: Attachment 1: Cover Letter (1-2 pages) with a brief summary of your academic background and interest in the opportunity. Attachment 2: CV (detailed scholarly experience, teaching, mentoring, service, funding, and publications). Attachment 3: Research Statement (1-3 pages) including past accomplishments, current work, and future plan. Attachment 4: Teaching Statement (1-2 pages) describing teaching philosophy and contributions to the department. Attachment 5: A writing sample. Candidates selected to move forward may be asked to provide three letters of reference. Additional Information The College of Arts and Sciences and The Department of Linguistics information and context are provided, including collaborations with other units and centers on campus. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to a successful background check; additional checks (drug screen, etc.) may be required. Location : Oxley Hall (0102) • Position Type: Regular • Scheduled Hours: 40 • Shift: First Shift
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