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.

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Good luck to everybody with their search!

 * Visitor Type:
 * ABD, not defending soon: 1
 * ABD, defending within 4-6 months: 9
 * ABD, I have a set date for my defense:
 * ABD, no defense at my U:
 * Depends on job hunt when I file:
 * Ph.D. in hand, no job currently:1
 * Ph.D in hand, not currently in an academic position:
 * Visiting Professor, Lecturer (North American meaning), Adjunct, other fixed-term position, or postdoc: 9
 * Research Scientist: 1
 * Assistant Professor: 3
 * Associate Professor:
 * Member of a Search Committee: 1
 * Just browsing:


 * Specialty:
 * Historical Linguistics: 6
 * Theoretical Linguistics: 3
 * Syntax: 6
 * Morphology: 1
 * Phonology: 4
 * Phonetics: 3
 * Sociolinguistics: 7
 * Psycholinguistics: 2
 * Language Acquisition: 3
 * Second Language Acquisition: 1
 * Semantics and Pragmatics: 1
 * Documentary/Descriptive: 4
 * Cognitive Linguistics: 1
 * Other:


 * How many applications have you sent out this year?:
 * 0: 6
 * 1-10: 9
 * 10-20: 7
 * 21-30:1
 * 31-40:
 * 41 and above:

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)

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.

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

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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:

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

University of Connecticut
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.

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/

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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)

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 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.

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.

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?

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:

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 (x2); 11/20 (x2).

Has anyone heard from York? Not yet (11/29)(12/2)(12/5)