University or Organization: United Arab Emirates University
Department: Cognitive Sciences
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Linguistics
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; (Computational Linguistics/Data Science)

Description:

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Linguistics at the rank of assistant/associate professor. While the area of specialization is open, applicants with competence in the field of computational linguistics/data science will be of particular interest. The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent publication track record and a demonstrable ability to attract competitive funding.

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at UAEU is dynamic and diverse, with an excellent track record in research. We seek a collegial and talented colleague in the discipline of Linguistics. The UAEU is located in Al Ain City (Emirate of Abu Dhabi), on the border with Oman and about 1.5 hours’ drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi cities.

The UAEU offers an attractive tax-free salary, free housing, medical insurance, and annual return airfares to the country of origin for expatriate employees and their immediate families. There is also a modest relocation allowance, as well as other benefits, including an education subsidy for children.

The successful candidate will be expected to start work at UAEU in August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Deadline for applications: 13 December 2023

For further information and informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Tommi Leung at: [email protected]

Note that all applications must be submitted through the UAEU jobs website at: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/

Application package to include: cover letter, cv, description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy and list of courses taught

Application Deadline: 13-Dec-2023
Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/
Contact Information:
Professor Tommi Leung
Email: [email protected]