Lecturer in Linguistics and Data Science

The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a lecturer in data science, with a focus on quantitative methods and computational approaches in linguistics, with a starting date in January 2026. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate, and occasionally graduate, courses, including but not limited to statistical methods in linguistics, digital humanities, data science for linguistics, computational linguistics, and academic writing in the humanities and social sciences.

The lecturer will play a key role in expanding the department's offerings in data-driven and interdisciplinary approaches to language, as well as foundational and introductory courses in linguistics.

A PhD in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or closely related field

1) Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.

2) Demonstrated record of bridging teaching and research, for example by integrating open science practices or research-driven projects into undergraduate courses.

3) Demonstrated practical knowledge of quantitative methods in usage-based linguistics.

4) Experience developing and maintaining software tools or research databases.

5) Experience applying advanced data science techniques (e.g., statistical modeling, geospatial analysis, machine learning) to language research.

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name 3-5 references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application. The online system will then contact your references with instructions about how to upload their letters.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.