Assistant Professor in Linguistics, with a specialization in syntax
Position Overview
Organization: Linguistics
Title: Assistant Professor in Linguistics, with a specialization in syntax
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington-Seattle invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Linguistics, with a specialization in syntax.
University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching and service; the successful applicant will develop a high-impact research program, complement the existing strengths of the department, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise student research, and contribute to the diversity mission of the university. This position is full-time (100% FTE), with a 9-month service period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or foreign equivalent by the start date (September 15, 2023). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Instructions
University of Washington is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applications, including a curriculum vita, a research statement (2 pages), a teaching statement (1 page), a statement of commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (1 page), 2-3 representative publications or writing samples, and three confidential letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to Interfolio at the application link provided below.
Priority will be given to applications received before November 15, 2022. Please contact the department if you need a disability accommodation or further information regarding the status of the application or on how to apply at phoneme@uw.edu or (206) 543-2046.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.