UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Assistant Professor - Iranian Linguistics
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Assistant Professor - Iranian Linguistics
Posting Number:
req20637Department:
LinguisticsDepartment Website Link:
https://linguistics.arizona.edu/Location:
Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:The University of Arizona Department of Linguistics in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position in Iranian linguistics at the Assistant Professor level beginning in 2025. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in any subfield of linguistics, with a strong specialization in Iranian linguistics specifically. This is an endowed position, the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Professorship in Iranian Linguistics, and based on the requirements of the endowment, the applicant must be a native or near native speaker of Persian (Farsi, Dari, Tajiki). The successful applicant will teach courses in the Department of Linguistics, conduct research, and engage in service and outreach activities. Engagement with the Graduate Program in Persian and Iranian Studies is also desirable.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!Duties & Responsibilities:The successful applicant will teach two three-unit courses per semester, advise and direct students, supervise graduate teaching and research assistants as needed, and serve on institutional committees at all levels. In addition, the successful applicant will conduct and disseminate original research in their areas of specialization.Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in any sub-field of linguisticsPreferred Qualifications:Rank:
Assistant ProfessorFLSA:
ExemptFull Time/Part Time:
Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week:
40Job FTE:
1.0Work Calendar:
AcademicJob Category:
FacultyBenefits Eligible:
Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay:
DOECompensation Type:
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies:
1Target Hire Date:
8/18/2025Open Date:
9/25/2024Open Until Filled:
YesDocuments Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to Applicant:
Please upload, Cover letter, CV, 1 page teaching statement, 1 page research statement, and 3 letters of reference.Diversity Statement:
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
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Posting Number:
req20637Department:
LinguisticsDepartment Website Link:
https://linguistics.arizona.edu/Location:
Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:The University of Arizona Department of Linguistics in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position in Iranian linguistics at the Assistant Professor level beginning in 2025. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in any subfield of linguistics, with a strong specialization in Iranian linguistics specifically. This is an endowed position, the Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Professorship in Iranian Linguistics, and based on the requirements of the endowment, the applicant must be a native or near native speaker of Persian (Farsi, Dari, Tajiki). The successful applicant will teach courses in the Department of Linguistics, conduct research, and engage in service and outreach activities. Engagement with the Graduate Program in Persian and Iranian Studies is also desirable.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!Duties & Responsibilities:The successful applicant will teach two three-unit courses per semester, advise and direct students, supervise graduate teaching and research assistants as needed, and serve on institutional committees at all levels. In addition, the successful applicant will conduct and disseminate original research in their areas of specialization.Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in any sub-field of linguisticsPreferred Qualifications:Rank:
Assistant ProfessorFLSA:
ExemptFull Time/Part Time:
Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week:
40Job FTE:
1.0Work Calendar:
AcademicJob Category:
FacultyBenefits Eligible:
Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay:
DOECompensation Type:
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies:
1Target Hire Date:
8/18/2025Open Date:
9/25/2024Open Until Filled:
YesDocuments Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to Applicant:
Please upload, Cover letter, CV, 1 page teaching statement, 1 page research statement, and 3 letters of reference.Diversity Statement:
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
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