University or Organization: University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Department: Linguistics and Cognitive Science (Hispanic Studies)
Job Location: , Puerto Rico
Web Address: https://www.uprm.edu/p/linguistica/inicio
Job Title: Neurolinguistics and Cognitive Science
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Biolinguistics, Generative Linguistics, Neuroscience, Spanish Grammar

Required Language(s): Spanish (spa)

Description:

The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is currently looking for candidates for a teaching and research tenured-track position in the Linguistics and Cognitive Science Program at the Department of Hispanic Studies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must (1) have obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent in Linguistics or Cognitive Science; (2) be able to show experience or high potential for excellence in teaching, research and publishing in neurolinguistics, cognitive neuroscience, computational linguistics, theoretical linguistics, or any combination thereof; (3) show potential and availability for teaching core and service courses, such as research methods, Spanish grammar or academic literacy; and (4) possess excellent communication skills and native or near-native competence in Spanish and English. Knowledge and experience in a high level programming language (Python), probability and statistics are also desirable.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The selected candidate will (1) teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in neurolinguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience and other program core courses, as well as some service courses should it be necessary; (2) be available to preside or participate in graduate student committees; (3) develop and coordinate research projects in the aforementioned areas, as well as mentoring activities for graduate and undergraduate students; (4) periodically publish and present their research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences; (5) procure and obtain external funding to promote the growth of research activities; (6) collaborate in the development of the academic offering through revision or design of courses or curricular sequences; (7) participate in faculty committees and activities related to assessment and continuous improvement, outreach and promotion, and other services supporting the program and the institution. The selected candidate must also work within a multidisciplinary approach that includes science, technology, humanities, linguistics, and cognitive science.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants must send their dossier via email ([email protected]), which shall at least include: (i) an updated Curriculum Vitae; (ii) official transcripts for all graduate and undergraduate studies; (iii) an intention letter that lays out their intended teaching and research plans; (iv) two (2) recent and relevant publications; (v) copies of recent evaluations; (vi) three (3) professional references within the field; and (vii) three (3) professional recommendation letters (mainly from recent immediate supervisors). Incomplete dossiers will not be considered. For more information please contact:

Personnel Committee
email: [email protected]
Telephone: 1 (787) 832-4040, ext. 3843

Department of Hispanic Studies
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Call Box 9000, Mayagüez P.R. 00681-9000

Application Deadline: 30-Apr-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:

Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Web Address for Applications: https://www.uprm.edu/estudioshispanicos/
Contact Information:
Dr Hilton Alers-Valentin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (787) 265-3843