Linguistics 2012-2013

Page for the 2012-2013 job season. Please add jobs with a 2013 start date below.

Last year's pages: Linguistics 2011-2012 and TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

See also: TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2013 and Linguistics

To market yourself and promote your CV to academics in the field, you can create a profile in Linguistics section of Academic Room.

Requests:


 * Please keep entries in alphabetical order.


 * If a job is cross-posted on another wiki page, please note, whenever possible.


 * Please append exact dates to additions (e.g. "the week of January 20", rather than "last week").


 * Please use Heading 2 when adding names of schools / positions to this page and copy the following template for each entry:


 * Deadline:


 * Field(s):


 * Department:


 * Rank:


 * URL:


 * Notes:

Campus Interviews:

 * College of Staten Island (CUNY): (Scheduled for late January) x1


 * Cornell University: Campus interview invite (12/15)


 * Ohio State: campus interview scheduled x4


 * Stanford: Shortlist decided.


 * University at Buffalo: campus interview scheduled (12/17 for mid-late January visit)


 * University of Michigan: Skype interview (12/3); Campus interview scheduled--WHEN?


 * University of Oregon:  Campus visit request (1/16)


 * University of South Florida: (1 - scheduled for early January, 2013)


 * University of Toronto Mississauga: Three candidates have been selected and campus visits scheduled. (posting this on 1/10)
 * - Is this for the General Linguistics teaching stream position or the SLA-slanted one? --> SLA/French Tenure Stream. The teaching position will take another couple of weeks before anything is known.


 * University of Toronto St. George: Campus interview scheduled (mid-February)


 * University of Utah (SLA): Campus interviews scheduled


 * Wayne State University: campus interviews scheduled


 * ___________________________________________________________________________
 * Should we just put our names here? Please vote:
 * YES: x6 (People should feel free to add their own names but not the names of others, agreed x1) (ok only if publicly listed on dept website x3).
 * NO: x8 (why?) Confidentiality, obviously (why do you need that?).   Because the job search process is tricky and political, obviously.   Frankly, I don't quite see what good the names could do; if one is not among those invited, knowing who was is not going to change that (x6).

Interview Requests:
Brooklyn College (CUNY): Skype interview request (12/19) x4

College of Staten Island (CUNY): had phone interview (12/20) x3

Cornell University: Campus interview invite (12/15)

Indiana University: interview via Skype (12/10)

New York University: Request for Skype interview (12/12) x 2

Rochester: LSA interview request (12/17) x4

Stanford: Request for LSA interview (12/12) x6

Stony Brook University: Request for Skype interview (1/8)x3

Texas Tech: Skype interview (12/6) x2

The Ohio State University: Skype interviews (12/3) x3

University of Alaska, Anchorage: Request for phone interview (1/8) x2

University of Buffalo (SUNY): Request for Skype interview (12/6)

University of California, Berkeley: LSA interview requested (12/13) x3

University of California, San Diego: Request for Skype interview (12/14) x 5

University of California, Santa Cruz: Request for LSA interview (12/8) x2

Univeristy of Connecticut Linguistics: Request for LSA interview (12/12) x 5

University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Hispanic Linguistics/Phonetics/Phonology) (12/18) x2

University of Michigan: Skype interview (12/3); Campus interview scheduled.

University of Oregon: LSA/Skype interview request (12/18) x4; Campus visit request (1/16)

University of Texas at Arlington: LSA (12/12)

University of Texas at Austin: (12/19) x2

Wayne State: interview request (12/12)

West Chester University: Skype interview conducted (12/12)

Did I miss something? Are we posting status updates here, instead of under the heading for the specific job?

(No, they're also posted under the individual jobs -- this is more of a quick-glance summary)

SO MUCH EASIER to see by posting above than having to scroll through many posts that are not relevant for one's job search. I say to keep the short list. x5

I'm not crazy about it. x3  The above list, which is in a fairly random order, has now gotten so long that it essentially duplicates the task of scrolling through the full list, which is in a transparent, alphabetical order. What's the point of listing things twice?

'''Part of what has made the former list type so long is that people are often posting the *entire* job call onto the wiki. A simple link would suffice! This is (or should be) an intelligence gathering site---not a job-posting site, per se. '''

No longer in random order.

This section is ridiculous. Do the people who think duplicating effort in this way makes sense not have a search function in their web browsers? If scrolling is such an effort then try searching.

Good luck to everybody with their search!

 * Visitor Type:
 * ABD, not defending soon: 2
 * ABD, defending within 4-6 months: 16
 * ABD, I have a set date for my defense:1
 * ABD, no defense at my U:
 * Depends on job hunt when I file: 1
 * Ph.D. in hand, no job currently: 2
 * Ph.D in hand, not currently in an academic position: 1
 * Visiting Professor, Lecturer (North American meaning), Adjunct, other fixed-term position, or postdoc: 14
 * Research Scientist: 2
 * Assistant Professor: 4
 * Associate Professor:
 * Member of a Search Committee: 1
 * Just browsing:


 * Specialty:
 * Historical Linguistics: 6
 * Theoretical Linguistics: 3
 * Syntax: 8
 * Morphology: 1
 * Phonology: 4
 * Phonetics: 5
 * Sociolinguistics: 11
 * Psycholinguistics: 4
 * Language Acquisition: 5
 * Second Language Acquisition: 6
 * Semantics and Pragmatics: 4
 * Documentary/Descriptive: 5
 * Cognitive Linguistics: 2
 * Other:


 * How many applications have you sent out this year?:
 * 0: 6
 * 1-10: 18
 * 10-20: 11
 * 21-30:1
 * 31-40:1
 * 41 and above: 2

Brooklyn College
Deadline: November 15, 2012

Department: English

URL: http://careers.insidehighered.com/brooklyn-college-city-university-new-york/assistant-professor-linguistics-english/job/435210

NOTES:


 * Does anyone have any news about this position? (12/20) No.


 * Skype interview request (12/19) x4
 * Has anyone heard anything since the Skype interviews? (1/11)
 * nope. starting to wonder, since they said they wanted to do campus visits the week of Jan 14. (1/11)
 * So either we haven't advanced to the next round, or they are delayed. (1/11)
 * i inquired, and they replied that the process has been delayed about a week. (1/14)
 * Many thanks for the update. (1/14)


 * For those with interview requests, what is your subfield?

Brown University
Deadline: December 10, 2012

Field(s): Pragmatics, Semantics

Department: Department of Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?id=4550841

Notes:

The Department of Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the areas of semantics, pragmatics, and/or discourse.

The successful candidate will have a research program grounded in linguistic theory, which also makes contact with broader issues in Cognitive Science and Psychology. A cross-linguistic component is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who enhance our existing strengths while broadening our current program, and who can contribute to our Linguistics and Cognitive Science of Language programs.

Successful candidates are expected to have a record of excellence in research and a readiness to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. We anticipate conducting one additional search in future years in the areas of Linguistics and Cognitive Science of Language.

Brown has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the study of the mind, brain, behavior, and language; the Department has recently moved into a renovated state-of-the-art building in the heart of campus.

Curriculum vitae, reprints and preprints of publications, statement of research interests, a teaching statement (one page each), and three letters of reference should be submitted. To apply please visit http://www.interfolio.com/apply/13566

Applications received by December 10, 2012 are assured of full review. All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2013. Brown is an EEO/AA Employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.


 * Has anyone heard anything yet?: No (12/20)(12/21x2) (12/26x3) (12/28x2) (01/01) (01/05) (01/08) (01/11) (01/15)

College of Staten Island
Deadline: November 1, 2012

Fields: Phonetics/Phonology, History of English, Language Change

Department: English

URL: http://www.csi.cuny.edu/administration/jobs/stellent/groups/hcm/documents/pdf/hcm_6813.pdf

NOTES:


 * Does anyone have any news about this position?


 * Phone interview: (12/20) x3

Cornell
Deadline: November 15, 2012

Field(s): Syntax

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor (tenure-track)

URL: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?job-808-1848

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track position in syntax at the assistant professor level. The Department is seeking candidates with a strong research record in theoretical syntax; a significant secondary strength in experimental linguistics, computational linguistics, or an area that interfaces with syntactic theory (e.g. phonology, semantics, pragmatics) is highly desired.

The Department has a Ph.D. program which trains students in phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics and computational linguistics. Experimental methodologies are an emerging strength across all subfields of the program. The Department also has a lively undergraduate major. More information can be found at: http://linguistics.cornell.edu/index.cfm

Qualifications: Ph.D. must be completed by August 2013. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application details: Electronic submission is preferred. Applicants for the position should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research papers, other supporting materials (e.g. teaching evaluations) and three confidential letters of recommendation to the application URL above.

For more information, contact Molly Diesing.


 * Has anyone heard anything? Not yet (12/7)


 * Word is there were ~80 applicants, but that's all I know. (12/7)


 * Still nothing (12/11) -- anyone else? Nothing here (12/11)x2 (12/15)


 * Short list notification (campus interview) (12/15)

Indiana University
Deadline: December 31st, 2012

Field(s): Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?id=4555391

Notes:

The Department of Second Language Studies announces a tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin August 2013. The successful candidate will hold (by August 1, 2013) a PhD in Second Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, or related field, and be engaged in research on instructed second language acquisition and/or its implications for language pedagogy. Research potential is expected in an additional area of second language acquisition research. Documented excellence in teaching (including classroom teaching of English as a second or foreign language) is required.

The teaching load will be two courses per semester and include graduate courses such as Teaching English for Academic Purposes, Methods for Teaching ESL/EFL to Adults, and TESOL Practicum, as well as undergraduate Second Language Studies courses. Candidates should be able to supervise graduate teaching assistants in departmental ESL programs, organize teacher workshops, and advise on aspects of ESL curriculum, materials development, and implementation.

Applicants should send a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Kathleen at the application mailing address below. Screening will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled. (Visit us on the web at http://www.indiana.edu/~dsls/)

Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Indiana University encourages applications from women and minorities.


 * Has anyone heard anything?


 * Skype interview conducted (12/10)


 * News? (01/01)

Johns Hopkins University
Deadline: November 1, 2012

Fields: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Language Development

Rank: Open

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-3599.html

Notes:


 * any news? No (12/20 x3) (12/26) (12/27 X2) (12/28) (01/01 x2) (01/04 x1) (01/11 x2)

Michigan State University
Field(s): Second Language Studies

Q: Has anyone heard about this position??

A: See TESOL/Applied Linguistics. Some people received rejections in early December, which may mean that those who did not are on some sort of a shorter list now.

Montclair State University
Deadline: Priority will be given to applications received by January 15, 2013

Field(s): General Linguistics

Rank: Open

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=99763&SubID=4554152

Notes:

The Linguistics Department at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, open rank, tenure-track position in                                                        Linguistics for Fall 2013, pending approval. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching of general education, core, and advanced courses, scholarly research, student advisement and mentoring, and committee assignments. The candidate must have a strong background in                                                        theoretical linguistics, broadly defined (syntax, phonology, morphology,                                                        and/or semantics) with specialization in one or more of the following subfields: cognitive science, computational linguistics, corpus linguistics, discourse processing, phonetics. Applicants with professional experience in contexts where linguistic theory is applied are especially encouraged to respond. Ph.D. in Linguistics or related area is required by                                                        August 2013. A record of teaching experience, research, and demonstrated potential for funding is preferred.


 * The deadline isn't until afterward, but does anyone know if they will be doing LSA interviews? (12/18)

New York University
Deadline: until filled (review begins November 1, 2012)

Field(s): Phonology, Computational Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor (tenure-track)

URL: http://linguistics.as.nyu.edu/page/jobs

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics at New York University seeks an assistant professor to fill a tenure-track position in computational phonology, beginning September 1, 2013, pending administrative and budgetary approval. We seek outstanding applicants who employ computational methods in investigating phonological questions, phonological learning, and/or the psycholinguistics of speech processing or perception. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervising student research.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012. To apply, see the NYU Department of Linguistics web site at the URL above. Instructions for electronic submission of documents can be found under the link 'Employment'. Applicants should submit an application including a description of their research program; a teaching statement; curriculum vitae; names of three referees; and work samples. Linguists that work on endangered languages and/or under-researched languages are encouraged to apply. For further information about this position, please contact Professor Lisa Davidson.


 * Request for Skype interview (12/12)
 * Did anyone already have interview?  yes 12/18
 * Rejection letter: 1/11

Northwestern University
Deadline: 12/1/2012

Field(s): Morphology, Semantics, Syntax

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-3911.html

Notes:


 * has anyone heard anything yet? are they interviewing at the LSA? No word yet; don't know (12/13) (12/15) (12/17) (01/01) (01/09) (01/10) (1/18); heard from a faculty member there that they won't be ready in time to interview at the LSA (12/17)--How was this information provided? Did you contact them or is this hearsay?

Occidental College
Deadline: 12/1/2012

Also posted in Spanish & Portuguese 2012-2013

Field(s): Spanish Linguistics, sociolinguistics

Department: Spanish and French Studies

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL:

Notes:


 * rejection letters sent (12/20)

The Ohio State University
Deadline: November 16, 2012

Field(s): Phonology

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor (tenure-track)

URL:

Notes:

Qualifications: Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in phonology, as well as promise for excellence in teaching core graduate and undergraduate courses and advising students in the study of the cognitive representation of language sound systems. Applicants at the level of Associate Professor must have a strong publication record reflecting theoretically-driven interests and a national reputation for high-quality research. The new assistant or associate professor will be expected to be active in research and publication, to meet standard departmental teaching requirements, and to perform service duties as required by the Department and the University.

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Dossiers consisting of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and statement of research and teaching interests should be submitted to the mailing address below. Applicants are requested to identify 3-5 samples of published or unpublished work, including at least one example of your currently most active research program, and provide URLs where the work can be accessed. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the Search Committee Chair, to be included in the dossier. Questions about the position can be directed to Cynthia Clopper at the email address below.

Mailing Address for Applications: Cynthia Clopper Department of Linguistics, Ohio State University 222 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43210 USA Contact Information: Cynthia Clopper Email: clopper.1@osu.edu


 * 12/3: request for Skype interview x2
 * 1/17: campus visits scheduled

Penn State
Deadline: November 15, 2012

Field(s): open

Department: Linguistics Program/Center for Language Sciences

Rank: visiting assistant professor (three-year)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=99762&SubID=4554151

Notes:

The Linguistics Program at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Linguistics (non-tenure track). We seek candidates with a proven record of research in Linguistics (broadly defined), a record of excellence in teaching, and strong evidence of interest in cross disciplinary approaches to linguistics.

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field by August 2013. The teaching load is three courses per semester and the ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching across the discipline, primarily at the undergraduate level. Courses include Introduction to Linguistics, Phonology, and other topics in the undergraduate Linguistics curriculum.
 * any word yet? No (12/17) (12/21)x2 (12/26 x2) (12/28x2) (01/01 x2)
 * Does anyone know (a) if they will be doing interviews (some VAP searches don't, although this one is long-term), and (b) if they will be doing LSA interviews?
 * An inside source has suggested that this search heavily favors Psycholinguistics candidates (12/18)
 * They have chosen three candidates for campus visits (1/9)
 * I'm assuming that this means they have contacted said candidates (and that I'm not among them) (1/9)

Stanford University
Deadline: October 31, 2012

Fields: General linguistics (open area)

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor (tenure track)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=97862&SubID=4549711

Notes:


 * See linguistlist description for application email
 * Does anyone know if it is possible to live (in a *safe* neighborhood) within an hours drive (one way) from the campus on the potential salary?


 * Obviously yes.


 * Not so obvious. The Chronicle reports that the average salary for assistant professors at Stanford is $109,000. I wouldn't be surprised if linguists are on the lower side of that figure. When the cost of living is factored in I doubt a family could live on that salary in Palo Alto...let alone ever own a house. Oakland about 45 minutes away might be a cheaper alternative. Still, in Oakland that salary might only get you an apartment. To put it a bit more in perspective, a $109,000 would be almost twice the salary of some mid-western or southwestern positions at the same level, but once cost of living is factored in you would have far more disposable income and the purchasing power to buy a home and pay off students loans...while that might not be the case for the Stanford position given the relatively high cost of living in the Bay area. UCSD friends of mine have a very long commute and would certainly like to live in a *safer* neighborhood. Whoever asked this question should look at cost of living in the area…


 * Palo Alto is basically unaffordable on a young professor's salary; you'd want to go for something like Mountain View, Campbell, etc., which are much more affordable and all generally nice places.


 * LSA Interview (12/12/12) x6
 * For those who got interview requests, what's your major field?  --- I'm a sociolinguist.
 * Rejection (01/15) x6

Stony Brook University
Deadline: November 23, 2012

Field(s): Computational Linguistics, Experimental Linguistics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=100582&SubID=4555949

Notes:


 * Has anyone heard anything?   No (12/15) X2 (12/18) (12/21) (12/26 x2) (12/27) (12/28) (1/8) (1/14)

Texas Tech
Deadline: November 15, 2012

Field(s): phonology

Department: English

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-4063.html

Notes:

Has anyone heard anything?
 * Skype interview (12/6) x2

University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Deadline: December 1, 2012

Field(s): Sociolinguistics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor, tenure-track

URL: http://linguistics.buffalo.edu ; http://ubjobs.buffalo.edu

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics at the University at Buffalo anticipates hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2013. We are looking for a specialist in Sociolinguistics who has an outstanding research program. The area of specialization within Sociolinguistics is open. Any additional specialization is welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses at all levels as well as serve on thesis committees, establish and maintain a robust research program, pursue external funding when available and provide service to the University and discipline.

Applicants should submit electronically a letter of application, Curriculum Vita, and three letters of reference at the application URL above. Research statement and writing sample(s) are required for a complete application.


 * Request for Skype interview 12/6 x2


 * They did skype interviews on 12/10 and 12/11. Judging from the time slots available, it looked like up to 12 interviewees.
 * Campus visit invite (12/17)

University of Alaska, Anchorage
Deadline: 9 December 2012 (or "until an adequate pool of candidates has been established")

Field(s): Anthropological linguistics

Departments: English and Anthropology (joint position)

Rank: Assistant professor

URL: https://www.uakjobs.com/

Notes:

PhD completed by 1 July 2013. 3/3 teaching load. "We seek someone with a record of ethnographic fieldwork, broadly defined, who is capable of teaching courses in linguistics and anthropology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Geographical area of expertise is open, but candidates with a research agenda involving the circumpolar or northern Pacific Rim regions, or the desire to develop one, are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate’s application will demonstrate a record of or commitment to research involving indigenous peoples."

From the advertisement: Please apply electronically at https://www.uakjobs.com/. Be prepared to attach a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests (including a description of your approach to linguistics), a writing sample (not to exceed 30 pages), a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and a sample assignment outline), and the names and contact information for three professional references. Please arrange to send hard copies of transcripts directly to Dr. David Bowie, English/Anthropology Joint Search Committee, Department of English, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage AK 99508-4614.


 * Also posted in Linguistic Anthropology 2012-2013.
 * Request for phone interview (1/8) x2

University of Alberta
Deadline: October 15, 2012

Field(s): open

Department: Linguistics

Rank: associate or full professor (tenured; department chair)

URL: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110718471/Apply/

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for the tenured position of Department Chair at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Department consists of eleven full-time, continuing faculty members and currently is home to 40 graduate students at the Masters and PhD level. The Department of Linguistics has a strong commitment to empirical and experimental approaches to linguistic research and its members conduct investigations in phonetics, the morphosyntax and semantics of Amerindian languages, child bilingual acquisition, child language impairment, corpus linguistics, psycholinguistics, phonology, cognitive linguistics, child and adult 2nd language acquisition, language documentation and revitalization, computational historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.linguistics.ualberta.ca.

The Chair will be someone with a strong sense of collaborative leadership and a clear commitment to continuing to develop the Department's standing within the University, within Canada, and internationally on the cutting edge of data-centred approaches to the study of human language and linguistic development. The Chair will support a culture of grantsmanship, will contribute to the development of graduate and undergraduate programmes in the Department and will foster the activities of the in-house research facilities—the Centre for Comparative Psycholinguistics, the Language Documentation Research Cluster, Alberta Phonetics Lab, and the Language Acquisition Lab; an active participation in one or more of these groups would be expected.

For further information concerning the position or the Department, please contact the Dean, Lesley Cormack.

University of California, Berkeley
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2012.

Field(s): Appointment in Phonetics (Expertise in articulatory phonetics is essential. Research experience in instrumental phonetic fieldwork will be considered an asset)

Department: Department of Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

URL: http://academicemployment.chance.berkeley.edu/DetailsJobSearch.cfm?recordID=1271

Notes:

Ph.D. is required by July 1, 2013. The search committee will interview candidates at the LSA annual meeting in Boston, January 3-6, 2013.
 * rejected: December 11, 2012 (x2)
 * LSA interview requested Dec 13, 2012. (x3)

University of California, San Diego
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2012.

Field(s): Candidates should have a strong and active research program in Phonetics, and must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field by the start of the appointment (July 1, 2013). Candidates should demonstrate evidence of research productivity, undergraduate and graduate teaching ability, and extramural funding potential. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how their research complements existing research on language at UC San Diego.

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

URL: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00276

NOTES:


 * 12/14: request for Skype interview, 12/15 Skype request x2, 1/2 Skype request x2

University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2012.

Field(s): The department is seeking applications from candidates whose primary research area is formal syntax. We welcome candidates with a secondary strength in an area that interfaces with syntactic theory.

Department: Department of Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00005 (via HigherEdJobs.com)

Notes:


 * Haven't they had this position a few times in the last 5-6 years?


 * Not exactly. A syntactician (Deal) was hired in 2010-11; prior to that there was a disjunctive search in syntax or phonetics that hired a phonetician (McGuire) in 2008-2009. This is a new syntax position.
 * Request for LSA interview (12/8) x3
 * how are people being contacted for these?
 * By e-mail from the chair (Jaye Padgett)
 * 1/15 update:  It sounds like they've created their short list, as I know two people who were invited for campus visits over the last couple days.  I have not received any notice of rejection, however (and I interviewed with them at LSA).

University of Connecticut (Linguistics)
Deadline: October 26, 2012

Field(s): open

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor; open rank

URL: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/faculty/clusters/language.html

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is accepting applications for two tenure-track positions for research, teaching, service and outreach - one at the Assistant Professor level and one Open Rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor), expected to start August 23, 2013. Successful candidates will have primary research and teaching interests in one or more core areas of theoretical (generative) linguistics. The ideal candidates will contribute to an expansion of the linguistic and/or methodological diversity of the department's profile.

Minimum Qualifications: Assistant Professor: completed requirements for a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics or a related field by start date of employment; primary research area in theoretical (generative) linguistics; evidence of a strong research/publication trajectory; ability to teach graduate courses in their primary area, and a range of courses in the Department's undergraduate curriculum; and active research interests integrating well with those of the Department's current faculty members. Associate or Full Professor: as above, plus a record of scholarly achievement commensurate with rank.

Preferred Qualifications: A research profile that expands the linguistic and/or methodological diversity of the department; evidence of excellence in research; the ability to teach graduate courses in more than one area of Linguistics; evidence of potential for effectiveness in teaching and advising; the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience. The application package should include: 1) cover letter, 2) statement of research interests, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) CV, 5) at least three samples of scholarly writing, and 6) three letters of recommendation which should be sent directly from the referees to Jonathan Bobaljik at linguisticssearch@uconn.edu. Preliminary interviews may be conducted at the annual meeting of the Linguistic Society of America, in January 2013. Applicants should indicate in their cover letters whether they plan to attend.


 * Has anyone heard anything yet?: No (12/8)
 * Request for LSA interview (12/12) x5
 * Rejection (12/13) x7

University of Connecticut (Cognitive Science)
Deadline: November 1, 2012

Field(s): open

Department: program in Cognitive Science; Successful candidates will be hired in home departments (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics, or Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences), and be full members of their home department in addition to contributing to the program in Cognitive Science.

Rank: 2 assistant professors; 1 open rank

URL: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/faculty/clusters/language.html

Notes:

http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=99901&SubID=4554352

The University of Connecticut, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, program in Cognitive Sciences is accepting applications for three tenure-track positions - two at the Assistant Professor level and one Open Rank, expected to start August 23, 2013. Successful candidates will be hired in home departments (e.g., Psychology, Linguistics, or Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences), and be full members of their home department in addition to contributing to the program in Cognitive Science.

Candidates' research and teaching interests should fit well with those of the current program faculty, while contributing to our interests in developing specialties in Cognitive Neuroscience and/or Language Plasticity. We are hopeful that successful candidates will work with current members of the program toward the establishment of a neuroimaging center. Possible instantiations of successful candidate profiles include researchers who focus on: adults or children with language disorders; gene-brain-behavior links with language relevance; bilingualism and cross-language studies; translational research on language processes; language-based research situated within educational settings.


 * Has anyone heard anything? No (12/9 x2) (12/12 x1) (12/15 x2) (12/20 x3) (12/21) (12/22 x1) (12/26 x2) (12/28x2) (01/01) (01/02 x2) (01/04 x1) (01/11 x1)

University of Georgia
Deadline: December 15, 2012 (The announcement of the UGA site says January 15th, 2013)

Field(s): Phonetics/Phonology

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL:

NOTES:

University of Hawai'i, Manoa
Deadline: September 30, 2012

Field(s): Assistant Professor, with specialization in second language acquisition in instructional contexts (position number 82418), University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, full-time, tenure-track, to begin January 1, 2013 or August 1, 2013.

Duties and responsibilities: The Department seeks to hire one faculty member at the assistant professor level in the area of second language acquisition in instructional contexts to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of SLA, with opportunities to teach in other areas of the Department's curriculum as appropriate; engage in research and service. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in second language studies, applied linguistics, or closely related field by December 31, 2012 (for January start date) or July 31, 2013 (for August start date); demonstrated ability to conduct research in the applicant's specialization, as evidenced by publication. Annual 9-month salary: $60,000-$67,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: Send cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests and experience; a CV; a research statement and sample publications; and a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, letters of reference should be submitted directly by three recommenders. All application materials should be sent as email attachments to: slschair@hawaii.edu. E-mail inquiries: Dr. Graham Crookes, Chair, Search Committee

Department: Second Language Studies

Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

URL: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls/sls/

Notes:


 * Has anyone heard anything? Not yet (12/9 x2). Not yet (12/11). Still nothing? (12/15 x2 ) (12/17) (12/20 x2) (12/21) (12/26) (12/28) (01/01) (01/05) (01/10)
 * Okay, I got a rejection email 12/28 (x3).

University of Hawai'i, Manoa
Deadline: October 1, 2012

Field(s): Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor with specialization in Japanese Language and Linguistics (Position Number: 0085313), University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, full-time, tenure-track, to begin August 1, 2013.

Duties and responsibilities: TDuties and responsibilities of the position include: Teach undergraduate courses in Okinawan language and culture, Japanese language, and Japanese linguistics; teach graduate courses in area(s) of specialization, which may include Japanese phonology/morphology, Japanese historical linguistics, or language documentation. Advise undergraduate and graduate students; conduct and publish research in area(s) of specialization; participate in departmental and university service; other duties as assigned.

Department: East Asian Languages and Literatures

Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor (tenure-track)

URL:http://hawaii.edu/eall/jpnlanganncmnt/

Notes:

University of Michigan
Deadline: October 31, 2012

Fields: Phonetics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor (tenure-track)

URL:

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning September 1, 2013. We seek outstanding applicants in phonetic theory. Applicants in any area of phonetics are encouraged to apply, although candidates with a phonologically informed research program would be an especially good fit with current faculty. A Ph.D. by the start of the appointment is required.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research plans and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, one or more representative publications or other writings, and evidence of teaching excellence, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent.

Applications, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically to the the application email address below. Please include the following information in your email Subject line: Phonetics Job Search-Last name, First name. Questions should be addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Patrice Beddor.


 * Skype interview has taken place  (12/3)
 * Rejection x2


 * Campus visits scheduled.

University of Minnesota, Duluth
Deadline: November 15

Field(s): General Linguistics

Department: Department of Writing Studies

Rank: instructor (temporary)

URL: http://tinyurl.com/bg8u9le

Notes:

The Department of Writing Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth seeks to hire up to two temporary instructors to teach linguistics on a part-time basis for the Spring 2013 semester. The appointment may include day classes, evening classes or both.

Qualifications: Required qualifications for this position include an MA in linguistics or a relevant field from a regionally accredited university, one year of relevant teaching experience at the college level and excellent written communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience using technology for teaching, excellent verbal communication skills, demonstrated excellence in teaching and evidence of the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

The Department of Writing Studies is located in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), a comprehensive regional university with 74 majors and graduate programs in 24 different fields, and a student enrolment of about 12,000. UMD affords a full range of academic/research resources in a setting more commonly found at smaller colleges. The Twin Ports of Duluth and its sister city, Superior, Wisconsin, have a combined population of approximately 120,000 and offer an excellent quality of life.

Please apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System [1]. Complete applications include the online application plus the following materials, which must be attached electronically: cover letter addressing the required qualifications and a CV that includes contact information for three references. Candidates referred for further consideration will be asked to provide official transcripts, three reference letters, as well as additional materials such as syllabi and evidence of teaching excellence. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

University of Oregon
Deadline: December 15

Field(s): Language Acqusition

Department: Department of Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL:http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=100460&SubID=4555789

NOTES:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon is searching for an assistant professor with a specialization in second language acquisition. The position begins September 16, 2013.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active SLA research profile that connects with current areas of strength in the department and to contribute to service requirements. Teaching expectations include undergraduate and graduate courses in general linguistics and second language acquisition, plus courses in our Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Certificate (http://slat.uoregon.edu) and in the MA Language teaching Specialization (http://logos.uoregon.edu/programs/graduate/teaching_specialization.shtml).

The successful candidate may also propose the development of other courses, including graduate seminars in areas of specialization, plus mentoring of graduate student research at both the MA and PhD levels. While this appointment is wholly within Linguistics, there will be considerable opportunity to interact with faculty and students in allied departments and programs, e.g., various language teaching departments, Psychology, the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (http://casls.uoregon.edu/), the Northwest Indian Language Institute (http://pages.uoregon.edu/nwili/), and the World Languages Academy (http://wla.uoregon.edu/).

A Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics or a related field is required by September 16, 2013. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Applications are only being accepted via http://academicjobsonline.org. Applications should include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, representative publications, and the names and contact information for three references (including at least one reference from someone who can address your teaching). Letters of reference and teaching evaluations will not be required with the initial application.

To be assured of consideration the application materials must be received by December 15, 2012. We expect to conduct some preliminary interviews at the Linguistics Society of America conference in Boston, January 2013. The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.


 * LSA/Skype interview request (12/18 x4)
 * Interviews in progress. They don't expect to have a shortlist for at least a couple of weeks from now (1/10)
 * Campus interview request (1/16)

University of Pennsylvania
Deadline: January 2 (encouraged to apply ASAP)

Field(s): Phonetics

Department: Department of Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?id=5012892

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position in Phonetics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will begin on July 1, 2013 at the earliest. The successful candidate is expected to have the Ph.D. by the start of the appointment.

Applicants should present a proven record of research and evidence of excellence in teaching. Duties will include directing the phonetics laboratory. The department particularly encourages applications from scholars who can contribute to Penn's tradition of cooperation across subdisciplines within linguistics and can participate actively in interdisciplinary research in cognitive science. Special areas of interest include sociophonetics, the formal interface of phonetics with other subfields, and the application of computational techniques to large corpora of phonetic data.

University of Rochester
Deadline: December 1

Field(s): Formal pragmatics and semantics

Department: Department of Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?id=4554353

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Rochester invites applications for a tenure track appointment as an assistant professor to                                         begin July 1, 2013. We seek candidates with a proven record of research in                                         formal pragmatics and semantics, a record of excellence in teaching, and strong evidence of interest in interdisciplinary work. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand before the appointment starts. Duties include teaching established courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and working with graduate students in allied fields such as psycholinguistics and computer science. Experience with primary data and fieldwork that would complement current faculty interests is desirable.

Excellence in teaching is required, and breadth of teaching interest is                                         highly desirable. The Department of Linguistics is part of a larger active interdisciplinary community consisting of faculty and students doing research in cognitive science, philosophy, computer science, and neuroscience. We seek candidates who are likely to further those connections. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of                                         recommendation, and teaching evaluations via the application URL below. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012. We will be                                         interviewing at the LSA in January.

The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a                                         commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.


 * In the summary at the top of the page it said they're doing LSA interviews. Any other info? Rejections? (12/21)

University of South Florida
Deadline: December 7, 2012

Fields: Applied Linguistics

Department: World Languages

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-4359.html

Notes:


 * Has anybody heard anything? (12/20 x1)


 * Phone interviews: (12/14)


 * Campus interviews: (1 - scheduled for early January, 2013)

University of Texas at Arlington
Deadline: November 26, 2012

Fields: Semantics and Syntax

Department: Linguistics and TESOL

Rank: associate professor or advanced assistant professor (tenure-track)

URL: http://ling.uta.edu/

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor or advanced Assistant Professor in Formal Syntax or Semantics, to begin in fall 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach and supervise work in both areas. Candidates will have a doctorate in linguistics, with college-level teaching experience and evidence of success and continued promise in publishing in this area. Applicants must have a strong publication record reflecting theoretically-driven interests and a national reputation for high-quality research. The new associate or assistant professor will be expected to be active in research and publication, to meet standard departmental teaching requirements, and to perform service duties as required by the Department and the University (e.g. dissertation supervision, college level committee work, and program advising). The successful candidate will have a research area that complements existing faculty expertise. We anticipate that this faculty member will contribute training students in core areas of formal meaning and structure analysis. In addition, we are interested in candidates who can contribute to teaching in the structure of a non-western language, pragmatics, morphology, sociolinguistics, or quantitative research methods. Potential hires with a successful track record in external grants are of particular interest. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

We are a growing department, having hired three additional new faculty in the past four years, with plans to hire two tenure-line faculty to start in Fall 2013. We have four graduate programs, including a doctorate in linguistics and an M.A. in TESOL, as well as a new BA in linguistics. The University of Texas at Arlington is aggressively pursuing Tier One status, seeking to increase doctoral production, undergraduate graduation and retention rates, and extramural funding. The University is highly diverse in its student demographics, and is a doctoral-granting, research-intensive public institution of 33,000 students in the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a wide variety of cultural, recreational, and entertainment offerings.

A letter of application for this position, describing teaching and research interests, a current curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and three letters of reference from those most familiar with the applicant’s work should be sent in PDF form to: linguistics@uta.edu with “Syntax-Semantics Search” in the subject line.

For more information about the department, visit http://ling.uta.edu. Consideration of applications will begin on November 26, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews are planned for the 2013 LSA Annual Meeting in Boston. UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.


 * LSA Interview request (12/12)

University of Texas at Austin
Deadline: November 26, 2012

Fields: Historical Linguistics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: assistant professor (tenure-track)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-4037.html

Notes:

The Department of Linguistics at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor, with a specialization in historical linguistics.

Duties include: -Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including our core undergraduate and graduate courses in historical linguistics -Directing thesis and dissertation research -Conducting original research and publication -Obtaining external funding, as needed, to support a strong research program -Advising undergraduate and graduate students -Performing department, college and institutional service

The successful candidate should have the Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2013, should demonstrate excellence or potential for excellence as a teacher, researcher, advisor, and leader, and should show a strong commitment to working collaboratively with other faculty members, including those within the department as well as those scholars working in historical linguistics in allied departments.


 * Any news? (12.16.2012)


 * None here (12/17) x3


 * LSA interview invitation (email, 12/19)

University of Toronto Mississauga
The Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a teaching stream position in Linguistics at the rank of Lecturer, beginning on July 1, 2013. The Department is particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated ability to teach a wide variety of Linguistics courses at the introductory and more advanced levels. Knowledge of French, Italian or any other language taught in the Department would be an asset.

The Department of Language Studies website: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Deadline: November 30

Field(s): General Linguistics

Department: Department of Language Studies

Rank: Lecturer

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?id=4553164

Notes:


 * Any word? Not yet (1/7 x4) (01/10x2) Three candidates shortlisted and invited for campus interviews. (posted on 1/10)

University of Toronto, St. George (Toronto) campus
Deadline: November 1, 2012

Field: Theoretical Phonology

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?id=4551662

Notes:


 * Received rejection letter on 11/28/12. Four candidates shortlisted. One of the candidates is an internal candidate & likely a very strong contender.

University of Toronto Scarborough
Deadline: November 14, 2012

Field(s): Psycholinguistics

Department: Centre for French and Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-4165.html

Notes:


 * Has anyone heard anything? No (1/7 x4) (1/9) (1/11 x2) (1/14 x3) (1/16 x3)

University of Utah
Deadline: December 15, 2012

Field: Second Language Acquisition

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-4164.html

Notes:


 * Any news? Are they interviewing at LSA? --LSA interviews were set up late November. 


 * Q: Do you know if it's the same or different schedule for the semantics search there? (12/21) Yes, based on the email I got, it seems that the search committee for both the semantics and SLA position will be the same. This doesn't necessarily mean that they are on the same review schedule, but the email clearly says they have the same members.
 * LSA interview for Semantics x1
 * LSA interview for SLA x2
 * Campus interviews scheduled (SLA) (1/10)

University of Zurich
Deadline: October 5, 2012

Field(s): Historical Linguistics

Rank: assistant/associate/full professor (tenure track)

URL: http://www.uzh.ch

Notes:

To be filled by 01. February 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.

In addition to an area of specialization in Indo-European Linguistics, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching of linguistics in Ancient Greek and Latin. He or she will also be expected to be ready to engage in interdisciplinary projects. Candidates will have published their PhD thesis and, in addition, a number of well-placed articles. Depending on the qualifications and track record of the successful candidate, the post will be filled at the level of Ordinariat (full professor), Extraordinariat (associate professor) or assistant professor with tenure track. International applicants should be able to give lectures in German within two years of taking up the appointment. The University of Zurich seeks to increase the proportion of qualified women in both teaching and research; therefore applications by qualified women candidates are specifically encouraged.

Applicants should send a CV including a list of courses taught, a list of publications (but without offprints or writing samples) and a sketch of their plans for future teaching and research electronically, preferably as a single pdf-file, to dekanat@phil.uzh.ch.

Wayne State University
Deadline: Novmeber 19, 2012

Field(s): Syntax and Semantics

Department: English

Rank: Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=100240&SubID=4555430

Notes:


 * Any news here? (12/12)    :    No, nothing yet (12/12)
 * Skype Interview request (12/12)
 * anyone heard negative news? (12/16) Nothing here (12/21)

West Chester University
Deadline: November 19, 2012

Field(s): General Linguistics, TESOL

Department: English

Rank: Assistant Professor

Link: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-4675.html

Notes:


 * Any news? (12/17)  NO  (12/21) No (1/1)


 * Had Skype interview 12/12.

York University
Deadline: October 30, 2012

Field(s): Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics

Department: Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

Rank: Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-3357.html

Notes:


 * Received email asking for clarification of Canadian residency status 11/14 (x6); 11/20 (x2).


 * Has anyone heard from York?    No  (01/07 x3) (01/09) (01/10 x4) (1/11 x3) (1/14 x3) (1/16 x3)