"Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Computational Semantics"

Position Details

Full Time, Tenured
Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba
Position #: 37315 & 37316
Posting Start Date: January 26, 2026
Posting End Date: February 27, 2026 (posting may remain open until filled).
Expected start date: Within 12 months of the award date (September 2026).

The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Computational Semantics. Award: up to $8 million over 8 years ($1M/year), potential 4-year extension.

Appointment: Full-time tenured at Full Professor or Associate Professor (with promotion opportunity). Salary per collective agreement. Start-up package and CFI funding opportunities.

Research Focus

Computational Semantics, intersection of computational linguistics, semantics, pragmatics, AI (especially AI-supported language systems). Contributions to AI in language/communications, impact on education/learning. Industry collaboration, knowledge mobilization. World-class research, student training, teaching excellence in semantics, pragmatics, computational linguistics, AI courses.

Contribute to teaching undergrad/grad/postgrad, academic service.

Eligibility

Internationally based (outside Canada) at March 24, 2026 deadline. Recent track record, interest in Canada contributions.

Application Process

Apply via UM Careers portal. State position numbers in cover letter.

Upload: cover letter (separate), CV (separate), combined PDF (research plan 3pp max, teaching statement 0.5p, personal statement on EDI, 3 referees).

Review begins March 2, 2026, until filled.

Contact for difficulties: Corrine Bakun, Corrine.Bakun@umanitoba.ca.

Salary & Benefits

Based on qualifications/experience per UM Faculty Association agreement.

Location

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.