Associate/Full Professor of Linguistics
4 days ago
Associate / Full Professor of Linguistics, NTU Singapore
The School of Humanities at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, invites applications for three faculty appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (with tenure) in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, with preference in Computational Linguistics / Natural Language Processing, Psycholinguistics, and Language Typology.
Applicants with demonstrated research experience in Southeast Asian/Asian languages and contexts are especially encouraged to apply. Interest in contributing to NTU's growing focus on digital humanities and AI-driven language research will be an advantage.
Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at NTU Singapore
Linguistics and Multilingual Studies within the School of Humanities at NTU Singapore offers a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment for the study of language in its structural, social, cognitive, and technological dimensions. We are internationally recognized for our research on multilingualism, language diversity, and the interface between linguistics and digital technology. Our focus is on multilingualism in an Asian/Southeast Asian context, with our research organized around four interconnected pillars:
Multilingualism in a Natural Laboratory – Exploring language contact, code-switching, language maintenance, and the dynamics of linguistic diversity in one of the world's most naturally multilingual societies. Linguistic Description and Typology in Southeast Asia and Beyond – Documenting, analyzing, and revitalizing the region's rich linguistic heritage and contributing to global typological theory. Language, Technology, and AI – Advancing interdisciplinary work at the intersection of linguistics, natural language processing, and data science, including research on large language models (LLMs) Discourse, Interaction, and Meaning-Making – Investigating how meaning is co-constructed across languages, cultures, and communicative modalities through integrative, appliable approaches to discourse and interaction.
The School of Humanities is part of NTU Singapore's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences ), whose students and scholars collaborate in fields ranging from philosophy to design, to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of the world. CoHASS aims to be Asia' s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research.
Qualifications and Expectations
Successful candidates should have:
- A PhD in Linguistics or a closely related field.
- A strong, internationally recognized research record, evidenced by publications and other scholarly outputs of field- or world-leading quality.
- A strong track record of grant acquisition, graduate supervision, and academic leadership.
- A demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching excellence.
Applications should include the following:
Cover letter; Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable); Teaching statement (maximum one page) Records of teaching evaluations (if available); Research statement (maximum two pages) Writing sample; Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees for appointments up to the rank of Associate Professor, and at least five (5) referees for appointments at the rank of Professor (with tenure).
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Application Procedure
The closing date for this application is 3 February 2026. Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal.
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