Assistant Professor - Linguistics - Phonology

University of New Mexico
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United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 21, 2024
Posting Numberreq30993 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentLinguistics Department (597A) Academic LocationCollege of Arts & Sciences CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM Benefits EligibleThe 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 SummaryThe Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics with a specialization in Phonology to begin in August 2025. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have a PhD in Linguistics or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 30, 2024. We seek candidates whose research orientation is compatible with our commitment to functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation using empirical, data-driven methods. Competitive applicants will have additional expertise in areas that complement the strengths of the Department. A successful candidate will be capable of mentoring students and teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including phonological analysis and usage-based phonology. They will also be able to supervise masters and doctoral students, and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses. Building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment is a core value at UNM. Applicants are required to submit a diversity statement discussing how their research, teaching, service, and/or outreach activities will help UNM advance equity and inclusion. Qualifications Minimum Ph.D. in Linguistics or closely related field by start date of appointment Evidence of primary specialization in phonology Preferred Demonstrated ability or potential to develop a research program in usage-based phonology, laboratory phonology, and/or phonological typology Secondary research specialization in language documentation, variationist sociolinguistics, and/or language acquisition Excellence in scholarship in areas of specialization, including the ability or potential for obtaining extramural funding Research and/or teaching experience in quantitative corpus linguistics, computational methods, and/or historical linguistics Excellence in teaching Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit 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 ConsiderationFor 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.