Acting Assistant Professor in Phonology and Syntax Position Overview School / Campus / College: College of Arts and Sciences Organization: Linguistics Title: Acting Assistant Professor in Phonology and Syntax Position Details Position Description Acting Assistant Professor in Phonology and Syntax Position Description The Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington invites applications for an Acting
Assistant Professor position in Phonology and Syntax, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time (100%FTE) basis for a nine-month academic, 1 year, renewable appointment beginning September 16th, 2026. The
base salary range for this position will be $7,700 to $8,250 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The successful candidate will be expected to teach phonology and syntax classes at an undergraduate and/or graduate level, complement the existing strengths of the department, become part of the linguistics community, and
contribute to the teaching and diversity mission of the university. The Linguistics Department hosts a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to the study of language as a natural phenomenon. Its 18 faculty members and five staff members serve 147 undergraduate majors, a total of 55 ASL and Linguistics minors, 135 graduate students, and a large number of non-majors enrolled in courses. Qualifications Applicants for
this instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or equivalent by the start date (September 16th, 2026). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Instructions Application Instructions To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 25th, 2026. Priority will be given to those
applications received by May 25th. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/184576. The position will remain open until filled. Applications should include the following materials: 1. a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences 2. a curriculum vitae 3. a research statement (2 pages) 4. a teaching statement (1
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