Acting Assistant Professor position in Linguistics, with a specialization in syntax
Position Overview
Organization: Linguistics
Title: Acting Assistant Professor position 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 one-year Acting Assistant Professor position in Linguistics, with a specialization in syntax.
University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching and service; the successful candidate will complement the existing strengths of the department, become part of the syntax community, and contribute to the teaching and diversity mission of the university. This position is full-time (100% FTE), with a 9-month service period (September 15, 2022 to June 15, 2023).
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or equivalent by the start date (September 15, 2022). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Instructions
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), 1 representative publication or writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to Interfolio.
Priority will be given to applications received before March 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.
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).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers 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/.