Linguistics 2011-2012

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Last year's page: Linguistics 2010-2011 

See also: TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

Requests:


 * Please keep entries in alphabetical order.


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

Good luck to everybody with their search!

 * Visitor Type:
 * ABD, not defending soon: 3
 * ABD, defending within 4-6 months:
 * ABD, I have a set date for my defense: 2
 * ABD, no defense at my U:
 * Depends on job hunt when I file:
 * Ph.D. in hand, no job currently:
 * Ph.D in hand, not currently in an academic position:
 * Visiting Professor, Lecturer (North American meaning), Adjunct, other fixed-term position: 6
 * Postdoc: 3
 * Research Scientist:
 * Assistant Professor: 2
 * Associate Professor:
 * Member of a Search Committee: 1
 * Just browsing:1


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


 * How many applications have you sent out this year?:
 * 0: 3
 * 1-10: 2
 * 10-20:
 * 21-30:
 * 31-40:
 * 41 and above:

Bar-Ilan University (Israel)
Deadline: Rolling / open until filled (review of applications begins 8/1/11)

Field(s): A "core area" of linguistics, especially phonology or syntax

Department: English

Rank: Open

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-2490.html

Notes:

Does anyone know whether this is an internal hire? They advertised it in the middle of summer with only 6 weeks to reply, which makes me wonder if they don't want too many applications.

Boston University
Deadline: November 1, 2011

Field(s): At least one core area of linguistic theory (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax or semantics) and teaching/research speicalization in an area of Spanish linguistics (interest in Hispanic bilingualism in the US or Spanish in the Americas would be especially welcome)

Department: Romance Studies

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3625.html

Additional info: Native or near-native proficiency required in Spanish and English

Notes:

Brown University
Field(s): Phonology; "Research focus is open, but we especially value phonetically informed programs of research that cross traditional boundaries of topics and methodology and include cross-linguistic components"; "candidates whose research includes computational, developmental, and/or experimental approaches are particularly encouraged to apply"

Department: Cognitive, Linguistic and Psychological Sciences

Rank: Tenure-Track Assitant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3568.html

Notes:

California State U Channel Islands
Deadline: October 24, 2011

Fields: Open

Department: Sociology and Anthropology Program

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Chronicle ad: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000692826-01

URL for online application and job description: www.csucifacultyjobs.com

Notes: subfield specialization open. Preference is for a candidate with a demonstrated ability to teach courses in at least two subfields of Anthropology, and whose teaching and research has an applied direction within any sub-discipline (archaeology, bioanthropology, cultural anthropology or linguistics).
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012, Archaeology Jobs 2011-2012, Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12 & Physical Anthropology 2011-12

Carnegie Mellon University, TT position
Deadline: October 31, 2011

Field(s): Second language acquisition

Department: Modern Languages

Rank: Open (Tenure-Track)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3423.html

Additional info: Native or near-native proficiency required in one of the department's languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.

Notes:

Also posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

Carnegie Mellon University, postdoc
Deadline: October 31, 2011

Field(s): Second language acquisition (e.g. literacy development, social or cognitive dimensions of second language learning, contexts of second language learning, cultural dimensions of language acquisition, technology-enhanced learning, language assessment)

Department: Modern Languages

Rank: 2 year Mellon Postdoc

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3621.html

Additional info: Native or near-native proficiency required in one of the department's languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish. Notes:

Also posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (China)
Deadline: September 30, 2011

Field(s): 2 positions: 1) Bilingualism/Language Acquisition & 2) Psycholinguistics

Department: Linguistics and Modern Languages

Rank: Contract appointments for up to three years with possibility of renewal

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?Submissionid=4526521

Notes:

College of Charleston
Deadline: November 1, 2011

Field(s): General linguistics; Spanish

Department: Hispanic Studies

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3513.html

Additional info: "Strong command of Spanish and English required; at least two years of full time teaching experience preferred. Ability to teach Portuguese a plus, but not required."

Notes:

Concordia University
Deadline: November 1, 2011

Field(s): Formal Semantics

Department: Classics, Modern Languages, and Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3231.html

Notes:

George Mason University
Deadline: November 30, 2011

Field(s): Any area of theoretical linguistics with expertise in quantitative research methods

Department: English, Program in Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3569.html

Notes: Work in language acquisition is strongly favored.

Harvard University
Deadline: December 1, 2011

Field(s): Syntactic theory (preference given to applicants with strong interest in syntax/semantics interface)

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/jobs/get-jobs.cfm?JobID=89140&SubID=4529141

Notes:

Haverford College
Deadline: November 15, 2011

Field(s): General linguistics. The area of research expertise is open but interests in a non-IndoEuropean language, field work, or in a hybrid area of linguistics would be valuable.

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3183.html

Notes:

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Deadline: Review begins on October 15th, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled

Field(s) : Hobart and William Smith Colleges seek candidates for a tenure track position in Language Teaching and Learning, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to teach in an innovative liberal arts based Teacher Education Program.

URL: http://www.hws.edu/offices/hr/employment/fac_2012_Education_TT.aspx

Notes:

Also posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

Indiana University
Deadline: October 1, 2011; Corrected at http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3532.html

Field(s): Cognitive sciences; General linguistics; Speech and hearing sciences

Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences

Rank: "Postdoctoral Traineeship"

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3230.html

Notes: Received confirmation and 3 attachments with more information about potential mentors. x1

Kansas State University
Deadline: review begins October 15th

Filed(s): Linguistic Anthropology. Linguistics

Department: Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

Rank: Tenure Track, Assistant Professor Level

URLs: http://www.k-state.edu/sasw/ AND http://ksuanth.weebly.com/linguistic-anthropology-position-announcement.html

Additional Info: "Teaching responsibilities include five courses per academic year, including introductory linguistic anthropology each fall and spring semester. Preference will be given to candidates who can effectively educate students in all aspects of linguistics from a broad anthropological perspective."

Notes:

Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

Kyushu University (Japan)
Deadline: October 25, 2011

Field(s): English linguistics

Department: Faculty of Humanities

Rank: Visiting lecturer, "term limited"

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3535.html

Notes:

McGill University
Deadline: October 31, 2011

Field(s): Phonology

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3372.html

Additional info: Canadian candidates given preference; knowledge of French is a plus.

Notes:

New Mexico State University
Deadline: October 31, 2011 (open until filled)

Field(s): Spanish as a heritage language

Department: Languages and Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3557.html

Notes:

Northwestern University
Deadline: October 1, 2011

Field(s): Organizational communication

Department: Communication Studies

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (or, in exceptional cases, Associate)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3412.html Notes:

Cross-posted at Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012.

The Ohio State University, computational
Deadline: December 15, 2011

Field(s): Computational Linguistics/Statistical Modelling and Machine Learning

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3313.html

Notes:

The Ohio State University, English
Deadline: review begins November 1, 2011, open until filled

Field(s): Sociolinguistics/Historical Linguistics (history of English/English dialects)

Department: English

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3629.html

Notes:

Also posted at Medieval Literature 2012

Purdue University
Deadline: November 1, 2011

Field(s): Spanish linguistics, general/theoretical linguistics

Department: Spanish

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3429.html

Additional info: Native-like fluency in Spanish and English required.

Notes:

Rochester Institute of Technology
Deadline: November 1, 2011

Field(s): Internet Linguistics or related field of intersection between Linguistics and Digital Humanities.

Department: English

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: HigherEdJobs.com

Additional Info: "The successful applicant will be a teacher and scholar of new media language forms and computer-mediated communication. These will be examined from one or more disciplinary lenses within linguistics, including but not limited to formal structural, stylistic, sociolinguistic, educational, applied, computational, or global perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates who approach the interaction between human language and technology with methodologies that engage social, cultural, and disciplinary dimensions to communication. "

Also posted at New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012

NOTES:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Deadline: Screening of applications will begin November 18, 2011.

Field(s): General or English Linguistics

Department: English

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: HigherEdJobs.com

Additional Info: "The candidate will be expected to teach such courses as Introduction to Linguistics, Grammatical Analysis, History of the English Language, and to develop the Department's Linguistics Minor. Desired secondary emphases include Medieval Literature (including the Anglo-Saxon period), World Literature, and the digital humanities. Familiarity with the issues related to English-Secondary Education would also be beneficial."

Also posted at Medieval 2012

NOTES:

Universitaet Göttingen (Germany)
Deadline: October 12, 2011

Field(s): Romance linguistics; research on historical/theoretical linguistics in at least two different romance languages

Department: Romance Philology

Rank: Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3511.html

Notes:

Université du Québec à Montréal - Phonology
Deadline: 15 January 2012, 5:00 p.m.

Field(s): Phonology

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant professor

URL: http://www.rhu.uqam.ca/AffichageProfs/21406580.htm

Notes: (e.g. acknowledgement received, LSA interview or campus interview, rejection received, offer made or accepted)

Optional additional info to include: French-medium university. Candidate must be able to teach in French and function in a French-speaking environment.

Université du Québec à Montréal - Pragmatics
Deadline: 15 January 2012, 5:00 p.m.

Field(s): Pragmatics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Assistant professor

URL: http://www.rhu.uqam.ca/AffichageProfs/21406578.htm

Notes: (e.g. acknowledgement received, LSA interview or campus interview, rejection received, offer made or accepted)

Optional additional info to include: French-medium university. Candidate must be able to teach in French and function in a French-speaking environment. Semantics and/or discourse analysis or similar related field also required.

University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), The language blueprint
Deadline: September 1, 2011

Field(s): Open/General Linguistics (related to "the universal properties of language"; "The Language Blueprint")

Department: Project called "The Language Blueprint"; appointment made via Department of Language and Literature or Department of Dutch

Rank: 2 year position at the rank of Assistant Professor (may be extended by an additional 3 years)

URL: http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/1F19D324-12CE-4B69-9FD53F8AA06937E7

Notes:

> Confirmation via email that materials were recieved; Aug 25

University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), Germanic linguistics
Deadline: September 30, 2011

Field(s): Germanic linguistics; brain and cognition

Department: Project called "The Language Blueprint"; appointment made via Department of Language and Literature or Department of Dutch

Rank: Associate Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3377.html

Additional info: Must be fluent in Dutch and English, or achieve fluency within 2 years (additional fluency in a Scandinavian language is desired)

Notes:

University of California, Berkeley
Deadline: November 15, 2011

Field(s): General Linguistics, Syntax (with pref. to strong language area specialization or expertise in an allied field such as formal semantics, typology or corpus linguistics.)

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3536.html

Additional info: Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley has been authorized to make an appointment in syntax at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track). Salary will be commensurate with experience; the Ph.D. is required by July 1, 2012, the starting date of the appointment. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate advising and teaching (four courses per year, in syntax and other areas of linguistics), supervision of student research, and development of a successful and original research program.

University of California, Los Angeles
Deadline: March 1, 2012 (rolling applications accepted on an ongoing basis)

Field(s): Teach courses in L2 language education, ESL teaching practicum, and the teaching of L2 reading or writing

Department: Applied Linguistics

Rank: Lecturer

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3534.html

Notes:

> Cross-posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012.

University of California, Santa Barbara
Deadline: Nov. 1

Field(s): Candidates' research should be based on a functionally oriented, empirically grounded approach to discourse and grammar, addressing the ways that language use shapes linguistic structure, and making significant theoretical contributions to the question of why languages are as they are. Candidates will be preferred whose research addresses the multidimensional nature of functional explanation, integrating insights from among the following areas: cross-linguistic and typological approaches to functional explanation for grammar; semantic and pragmatic motivations for grammar; historical change, evolution, and grammaticization; interactional functions and sociolinguistic variation of grammar; cognitive processing of grammar; use of innovative methodologies, such as current techniques for corpus-based quantitative and qualitative analysis; work with understudied language(s).

Department: Linguistics

Rank: tenure-track Assistant Professor

URL: http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000692263-01/

Notes:

University of Hong Kong (China), Position #1
Deadline: October 30, 2011

Field(s): General Linguistics with specialization in either language documentation/description (including phonetic description); evolution of language; or historical linguistics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: 3 year fixed term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with possibility of renewal/tenure

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3029.html

Notes:

University of Hong Kong (China), Position #2
Deadline: October 30, 2011

Field(s): General Linguistics (no limits on specialization)

Department: Linguistics

Rank: 3 year fixed term appointment at the rank of Full Professor with possibility of renewal/tenure

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3030.html

Notes:

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Deadline: December 1, 2011

Field(s): Second Language Acquisition with specialization in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, or cognitive neuroscience of language

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3624.html

Notes:

Also posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

University of Kansas, SLA
Deadline: December 1, 2011

Field(s): Second Language Acquisition/Bilingualism

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3617.html

Notes:

Also posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

University of Kansas, Syntax
Deadline: December 1, 2011

Field(s): Syntax and expertise in a related area such as fieldwork, morphology, or semantics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3617.html

Notes:

University of Konstanz (Germany), Position #1
Deadline: September 16, 2011

Field(s): Phonetics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Full Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-2836.html

Notes:

University of Konstanz (Germany), Position #2
Deadline: September 16, 2011

Field(s): Romance Linguistics

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Full Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-2837.html

Notes:

Additional info: Must be fluent in Dutch and English, or achieve fluency within 2 years (additional fluency in a Scandinavian language is desired)

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2011

Field(s): theoretical linguist with a specialization in language acquisition

Department: Linguistics Department

Rank: tenure-track assistant

URL(s): http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000696911-01/ AND https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1107

Additional Info: "The position will involve advising and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as participating in initiatives to enrich the offerings of Commonwealth Honors College."

NOTES:

University of Michigan
Deadline: Review of dossiers will begin on November 1; applications received after November 1 may not receive full consideration.

Field(s): Theoretical / experimental / computational linguistics

Department: Department of Linguistics

Rank: tenure-track assistant

URL(s): http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000695728-01/

Additional Info: "We seek outstanding applicants who employ experimental and/or computational methods in investigating phonological, phonetic, morphological, syntactic, or semantic theory, or some combination of these."

NOTES:

University of Montana
Deadline: October 1, 2011 (open until filled)

Field(s): Japanese Language and Literature ("social linguistics" also mentioned)

Department: Japanese

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3579.html

Additional info: Must have near-native fluency in Japanese and English.

Notes:

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Deadline: November 1, 2011

Field(s): Spanish applied linguistics with expertise in second language acquisition or computer-assisted language teaching

Department: Modern Languages and Literatures

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3430.html

Additional info: Must have near-native fluency in Spanish and English

Notes:

Cross-posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012.

University of New England (Australia), Lecturer
Deadline: September 26, 2011

Field(s): Applied linguistics, general linguistics, or another relevant discipline; Ability to teach or supervise in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: first language acquisition, second language acquisition, quantitative methods in applied linguistics.

Department: School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences

Rank: Lecturer (Australian definition)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3620.html

Notes:

University of New England (Australia), Senior Lecturer
Deadline: September 26, 2011

Field(s): Applied linguistics, general linguistics, or another relevant discipline; Ability to teach or supervise in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: first language acquisition, second language acquisition, quantitative methods in applied linguistics.

Department: School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences

Rank: Senior Lecturer (Australian definition)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3619.html

Notes:

University of New Hampshire
Deadline: November 15, 2011

Field(s): Either sociolinguistics + phonology or TESOL; ability to teach lower division general linguistics courses

Department: English (though position is described as Assistant Professor of Linguistics)

Rank: "full-time benefits-eligible Assistant Professor"

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3628.html

Notes:

Also posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland)
Deadline: September 30, 2011

Field(s): English Linguistics (possible specializations: second language acquisition, psycholinguistics of language acquisition, bilingualism, or cognitive linguistics)

Department: English Institute

Rank: Non-tenurable 4 year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (may be renewed once for a maximum of 8 years)

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-2352.html

Notes:

University of Pennsylvania
Deadline: October 3, 2011 (but rolling until position is filled)

Field(s): Educational Linguistics

Department: Graduate School of Education

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://www.gse.upenn.edu/faculty_research/positions

Notes:

Cross-posted at TESOL / Applied Linguistics 2012

University of South Carolina, Columbia - Cognitive Science
Deadline: October 1, 2011

Field(s): 3 positions in Cognitive Science with open expertise (i.e. speciality can be language, doesn't have to be)

Department: Psychology

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-2942.html

Notes:

University of South Carolina, Columbia - Linguistic Anthropology
Deadline: October 3, 2011

Field(s): Linguistic Anthropology, preference given to foci on language and inequality in institutional settings; globalization and diasporic studies; and language, gender, and sexuality.

Department: Anthropology

Rank: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

URL: http://www.cas.sc.edu/anth/employment.html

Notes:


 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12
 * Received email confirmation that materials were received (10/4) x1
 * Received Equal Opportunity paperwork & written confirmation that materials were received (10/8) x1

University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)
Deadline: August 25, 2011

Field(s): Psycholinguistics with a research interest in semantics (research on African languages and/or bilingualism is a plus)

Department: Linguistics

Rank: Associate Lecturer, 3 year "developmental position"

URL: http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-3257.html

Additional info: PhD not required - they are looking for someone with an MA in linguistics with the expectation that the PhD will be completed during the three year period of the position.

Notes:

Job Template (university name here)
Deadline:

Field(s):

Department:

Rank (& length of appointment, if applicable):

URL:

Notes: (e.g. acknowledgement received, LSA interview or campus interview, rejection received, offer made or accepted)

Optional additional info to include:
 * Date posted: e.g. Sept 1, 2011
 * Teaching load: e.g. 2/2
 * Additional info: e.g. only U.S. citizens