Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics
About The Position
The College of the Liberal Arts at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics to begin Fall 2027, with flexibility. The Assistant Professor will be expected to perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, pursue an active research program at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Applied Linguistics, and secure external research funding. Duties related to the research program will include applying conceptual and computational approaches to advance understanding of how AI is reshaping questions fundamental to applied linguistics and how the field can engage with these developments. The areas of research may include, but are not limited to, theoretically informed applications of AI in language teaching, learning, and assessment; computational and AI-supported approaches to language research, generative AI and language use; human-AI interaction and communication, the linguistic and communicative capacities of AI systems, and the social, ethical, educational, and professional implications of AI.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Linguistic Anthropology, Educational Linguistics, Second Language Studies, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- An established or emerging research profile at the intersection of AI and Applied Linguistics.
- Evidence of or potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active program of research and scholarly publication at the intersection of AI and Applied Linguistics and pursue external funding to support their research program.
- Contribute to shaping the Department’s evolving engagement with AI in research, teaching, and curriculum development.
- Contribute to the Department’s existing undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses related to AI and Applied Linguistics. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester (2-2).
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and supervise doctoral research in areas related to their expertise.
- Contribute service and leadership to the Department, College, University, and relevant professional communities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
