Visiting Faculty - Speech and Natural Language Processing

About the role

The Natural Language Processing (NLP) Program at MBZUAI invites applications for open-rank Visiting Faculty positions, from Visiting Assistant Professor to Visiting Professor. Appointments last from one semester to two academic years and cover all areas of NLP and speech, with particular interest in speech and spoken-language technologies and Arabic NLP. Visiting faculty contribute through research collaboration, teaching and engagement with the graduate community.

Required profile

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Assistant Professor: original research contributions and strong potential to build an independent research program, teach and mentor.
• Associate Professor: established record of research independence, scholarly impact, teaching and mentoring, and research leadership.
• Full Professor: sustained research leadership, international recognition and a strong record of developing research programs and mentoring.

Application requirements

• Cover letter stating the appointment level sought.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of research achievements and future plans, including how the proposed program complements the NLP Area.
• Statement of teaching interests, experience and philosophy.
• Three selected publications with a brief explanation of their significance and the applicant's contribution.
• Google Scholar profile link, if available.
• Names, affiliations and contact details of three referees (letters requested through Interfolio).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Funding and academic freedom.
• Health and life insurance, relocation support for international faculty.
• Access to AI labs and high-performance computing.
• Industry and government collaborations.