Teaching Associate in Computational Linguistics [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

Location: Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

The Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics is seeking to appoint a part-time Teaching Associate (0.5FTE) in Computational Linguistics. This role is to provide temporary cover until 30 September 2027.

Educated to a PhD level, the role holder will have core technical expertise in Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing. Successful candidates will have prior experience of teaching delivery in this area and excellent presentation and communication skills.

The role holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching, research supervision and examining for the MPhil in Linguistics and Language Sciences. They will also contribute to some teaching, supervision and examining for the Department's undergraduate course in Linguistics. They will work with the Postgraduate Administrator to monitor student attainment, wellbeing and feedback, and undertake administrative duties commensurate with the grade of the role.

The successful candidate will be based at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics which is part of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. The department offers excellent theoretical and empirical research in a broad spread of fields form historical linguistics and comparative syntax to language processing and computational linguistics. It also houses the Language Technology Laboratory which conducts research in the areas of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing.

More information about the Department can be found at: https://www.mmll.cam.ac.uk/subjects/theoretical-and-applied-linguistics

In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following documents:

• Covering letter
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• One article or chapter-length writing sample (max 10,000 words)
• Names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work in the relevant field.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 30 September 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact Professor Anna Korhonen alk23@cam.ac.uk. If you have questions about the application process, please contact the School HR Team on MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Tuesday 15 September 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 28 September 2026, subject to change.

Please quote reference GN50797 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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