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UC San Diego

Assistant Professor - Linguistics

UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Position OverviewPosition Title:

Assistant Professor

Salary Range:

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $90,600 - $113,200. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Application WindowOpen Date:

July 15, 2024

Most Recent Review Date:

Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final Date:

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position DescriptionThe Department of Linguistics within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of

Assistant Professor , with an expected start date of July 1, 2025. We are looking for candidates with specializations in any of the following areas, or any combination thereof:

computational linguistics (particularly large language models), language variation and change , and

sociolinguistics .

The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, mentor students, conduct and publish research, and participate in professional activities, such as attending and presenting at conferences and pursuing research funding. They are also expected to participate in department and university service as academic members of the campus community.

The Department of Linguistics is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. Given that commitment, the department is interested in recruiting candidates who engage in the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, and who will make a strong and meaningful contribution to the development of a campus climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

QualificationsBasic Qualifications

(required at time of application): ABD or PhD in Linguistics or related field with specialization in sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, and/or language variation and change.

Additional Qualifications

(required at time of start): PhD in Linguistics or related field.

Application RequirementsDocument Requirements:

Cover Letter (2 page max) - Describe your background and interests as they relate to this position.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research - Please highlight how your research enhances or complements existing research on language at UC San Diego.

Statement of Teaching

Teaching Evidence - Material (e.g. course evaluations, syllabi, links to recorded lectures) bearing on your teaching record.

Publications - Please upload a PDF which contains 2 representative publications.

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.

Reference Requirements:

3 letters of reference required.

Apply Link:

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04018

Help Contact:

jlau@ucsd.edu

About UC San DiegoThe University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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Job LocationSan Diego, CA

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