Job Description

Faculty Position in Computational Linguistics (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) – United Arab Emirates University

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time Computational Linguistics Professor position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor.

The successful candidate will contribute to the redesign and delivery of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computational Linguistics and Speech Technology, combining teaching, research, student supervision, and curriculum development.

The University seeks candidates with expertise in computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), speech technology, and related interdisciplinary areas. Applicants should demonstrate a strong research record, relevant teaching experience, and the ability to contribute to an academic programme integrating linguistics and computational methods.

An earned PhD in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, Speech Technology, or a closely related field is required.

Institution: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Department: Cognitive Sciences
Position: Faculty Position in Computational Linguistics
Academic Ranks: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor
Employment Type: Full-time
Country: United Arab Emirates
Minimum Qualification: Earned PhD in a relevant discipline
Language Requirement: Excellent spoken and written English
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About United Arab Emirates University

United Arab Emirates University is the UAE’s national university, committed to excellence in education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The University supports academic programmes and research activities that contribute to knowledge development and address important national and regional priorities.

Through its teaching and research environment, UAEU provides opportunities for faculty members to contribute to academic development, interdisciplinary scholarship, and student learning.

Computational Linguistics Professor – Position Overview

The Department of Cognitive Sciences seeks a faculty member who can contribute to the development of its undergraduate programme in Computational Linguistics and Speech Technology.

A central responsibility will be supporting the redesign and delivery of the BSc in Computational Linguistics and Speech Technology.

The successful candidate will teach courses covering linguistics, natural language processing, speech technology, and relevant computational methods.

In addition, the appointed faculty member will conduct research, supervise students, participate in curriculum development, and contribute to departmental service.

The appointment rank will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undergraduate Teaching

The successful candidate will teach courses within computational linguistics and related disciplines.

Expected teaching areas include:

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Programming for Linguists
• Corpus Linguistics
• Speech Technology
• Phonetics
• Related linguistic and computational subjects

Candidates should be capable of teaching across relevant areas of the programme.

The advertisement does not specify a numerical teaching load or particular programming languages.

2. Curriculum Design and Programme Development

The appointed faculty member will contribute to redesigning and delivering the BSc in Computational Linguistics and Speech Technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting curriculum redesign.
• Contributing to course development.
• Participating in programme development.
• Helping align teaching activities with the programme’s academic objectives.

Previous experience in curriculum design and academic programme development is desirable.

3. Research and Scholarly Publications

The successful candidate will conduct research in computational linguistics or a related field.

Relevant research areas include:

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Speech Technology
• Interdisciplinary Linguistics

The University expects applicants to demonstrate a strong research record.

Research and publication experience in the advertised specialisations is particularly desirable.

The vacancy does not specify minimum publication numbers, journal rankings, citation thresholds, or grant-funding requirements.

4. Student Supervision

The appointed faculty member will supervise students as part of their academic responsibilities.

The advertisement does not specify whether supervision will include particular postgraduate programmes or a minimum number of research students.

5. Departmental Service

The successful candidate will contribute to departmental service and related academic activities.

These responsibilities form part of the broader teaching, research, and institutional contribution expected from the appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned PhD

Applicants must hold an earned PhD in one of the following fields:

• Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Speech Technology
• A closely related discipline

The doctorate must be completed; the advertisement does not explicitly provide an alternative eligibility route for candidates awaiting their degree.

English Language Proficiency

Excellent spoken and written English is required.

The source does not specify a mandatory IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent language-test score.

Teaching and Research Capability

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach relevant computational linguistics courses.

A strong research record and relevant teaching experience are expected.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Research and Publication Experience

Candidates with research and publication experience in the following areas are preferred:

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Speech Technology
• Interdisciplinary Linguistics

Curriculum Design

Experience in curriculum design and academic programme development is desirable.

This is particularly relevant because the successful candidate will contribute to redesigning the BSc programme.

Multicultural and Multilingual Teaching

Previous teaching experience in multicultural or multilingual academic environments is desirable.

Arabic Language Knowledge

Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage but is not mandatory.

Excellent English proficiency remains the stated language requirement.

Academic Ranks and Appointment

The position is open at three academic ranks:

Assistant Professor

Candidates may be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor based on their qualifications and experience.

Associate Professor

Applicants with qualifications and experience appropriate to Associate Professor rank may also be considered.

Full Professor

The University will consider candidates for Full Professor rank where their qualifications and experience support appointment at that level.

The final academic rank will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The advertisement does not establish separate minimum publication counts, experience thresholds, or additional rank-specific eligibility criteria.

It also does not specify whether the position is tenure-track or tenured.

Research and Teaching Expectations

The Computational Linguistics Professor will contribute to both the academic delivery and scholarly development of the Department of Cognitive Sciences.

The position combines:

• Teaching computational linguistics and related subjects.
• Conducting research.
• Supervising students.
• Developing and redesigning curriculum.
• Participating in departmental service.

Applicants should demonstrate relevant teaching experience and a strong research record.

The advertisement does not specify the number of courses per semester, mandatory grant income, or a fixed publication target.

Application Requirements

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

1. Cover Letter – Introducing the applicant and their suitability for the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Detailing academic qualifications, teaching experience, research activities, publications, and relevant achievements.
3. Research Statement with Links – Describing the applicant’s research activities and providing the requested links.
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement – Explaining the applicant’s approach to teaching and student learning.
5. List of Courses the Applicant Can Teach – Identifying relevant courses within computational linguistics, NLP, speech technology, and related fields.

Applicants should follow any additional instructions provided through the official UAEU recruitment system.

Salary and Employment Conditions

The position is advertised as full-time.

However, the source does not specify:

• Salary or salary range.
• Contract duration.
• Appointment start date.
• Teaching load.
• Tenure status.
• Benefits or allowances.

Applicants should consult the official recruitment listing for further employment information.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

No fixed closing date is provided.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply while the position remains available.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UAEU recruitment website identified in the advertisement.

Application Website: https://jobs.uaeu.ae

Applicants should locate the relevant Computational Linguistics faculty vacancy and submit the required application materials.

The supplied advertisement provides the recruitment website but not a direct vacancy-specific application URL.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Country	United Arab Emirates
Department	Cognitive Sciences
Job Title	Faculty Position in Computational Linguistics
Academic Ranks	Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor
Employment Type	Full-time
Primary Discipline	Computational Linguistics
Related Specialisations	Natural Language Processing, Speech Technology, Linguistics
Academic Programme	BSc in Computational Linguistics and Speech Technology
Minimum Qualification	Earned PhD
Eligible Doctoral Fields	Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, NLP, Speech Technology, or closely related field
Teaching Areas	Computational Linguistics, NLP, Programming for Linguists, Corpus Linguistics, Speech Technology, Phonetics
Research Expectations	Strong research record
Preferred Research Experience	Computational Linguistics, NLP, Speech Technology, Interdisciplinary Linguistics
Teaching Experience	Relevant teaching experience expected
Curriculum Development	Programme redesign and curriculum development
Student Supervision	Required as part of faculty responsibilities
Departmental Service	Expected
English Language	Excellent spoken and written proficiency required
Arabic Language	Advantage, not required
Preferred Teaching Environment	Multicultural or multilingual contexts
Academic Rank Determination	Based on qualifications and experience
Minimum Years of Experience	Not specified
Teaching Load	Not specified
Tenure Status	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Start Date	Not specified
Required Documents	Cover letter, CV, research statement with links, teaching philosophy, list of courses
Application Deadline	Open until filled
Application Website	https://jobs.uaeu.ae