Assistant Professor - Linguistics - Childhood Language Development

The Department of Linguistics (http://ling.ucsd.edu) within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Childhood Language Development at the level of Assistant Professor with an expected start date of July 1, 2024. We welcome applications from scholars who study childhood language development from a variety of perspectives.

The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, as well as mentor students. They will conduct and publish research and participate in professional activities, such as attending and presenting at conferences and pursuing research funding in the field of childhood language development. 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 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.

ABD or PhD in Linguistics or related field with specialization in childhood language development.

• PhD in Linguistics or related field.

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evidence - Material (e.g. course evaluations, syllabi, links to recorded lectures) bearing on your teaching record
• Cover Letter (2 page max) - Describe your background and interests as they relate to this position.
• Statement of Research - Please highlight how your research enhances or complements existing research on language at UC San Diego.
• Statement of Teaching
• Publications - Please upload a PDF which contains 2 representative publications.

• 3 letters of reference required

The 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.

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