Assistant Professor - Linguistics - Phonology - req# 30993
Job Description
Assistant Professor - Linguistics - Phonology
| Posting Number | req30993 |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Faculty |
| Faculty Type | Tenure/Tenure-Track |
| Hiring Department | Linguistics Department (597A) |
| Academic Location | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Benefits Eligible | The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Linguisticsat the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-trackAssistant Professor of Linguistics with a specialization in Phonology to beginin August 2025. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have a PhD in Linguisticsor a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, allapplication materials must be received by November 30, 2024. We seek candidates whoseresearch orientation is compatible with our commitment to functional,usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation using empirical, data-drivenmethods. Competitive applicants will have additional expertise in areas thatcomplement the strengths of the Department. A successful candidate will be capable of mentoring students andteaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including phonologicalanalysis and usage-based phonology. They will also be able to supervise mastersand doctoral students, and contribute to core, required undergraduate andgraduate courses. Building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in amulticultural environment is a core value at UNM. Applicants are required tosubmit a diversity statement discussing how their research, teaching, service,and/or outreach activities will help UNM advance equity and inclusion. |
| Qualifications | Minimum
Preferred
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| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting requisition#30994. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applications must include: 1. Cover letter (2 pages max; describe your qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria); 2. Curriculum vitae (most recently updated version, include your email address and phone number, and the names and contact information of your three references); 3. Research statement (2 pages max; include how your research enhances or complements existing research on language at UNM); 4. Teaching statement (1 page max; highlight evidence of success and student engagement in the classroom); 5.Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses, if available; alternatively, a sample syllabus or other relevant materials); 6. Statement of contributions to diversity (1 page max); 7. Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted directly via email to the Search coordinator Jessica Slocum at jslocum@unm.edu by November 30, 2024); 8. Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF).For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by November 30. We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Chris Koops, ckoops@unm.edu, and department chair Prof. Jill Morford, morford@unm.edu. Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Jessica Slocum, jslocum@unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, and those from underrepresented groups.Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. |
| For Best Consideration | For best consideration, please apply by 11/30/2024. This position will remain open until filled. |
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. | |
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