27423BR
Linguistics
Position Overview
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Kansas invites applications for a non-tenure track, limited term appointment for two academic years for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin as early as August 18, 2024. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a closely related field (expected by the start date of the appointment) with a specialization in Phonology. We especially welcome candidates who can collaborate in research and teaching with current faculty in other areas such as phonetics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and fieldwork. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching as well as a strong record of research in phonology. The teaching load is three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring, including introductory courses in linguistics and more specialized courses in phonology at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
In a continuing effort to enrich the academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, KU actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.
The University of Kansas is located in the beautiful, historic, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, a thriving community 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area and 30 minutes from the state capital, Topeka. Lawrence, a progressive college town of 95,000, boasts a lively downtown with many music venues, award-winning restaurants, and a nationally celebrated independent bookstore among its many independently owned small businesses. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. Founded in 1865, KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and research university and is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs, which include education, public health, medicine, law, and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
Job Description
Teaching/Advising - (60%): Advise and mentor graduate students in the Linguistics Department and serve on undergraduate and graduate committees, as appropriate. Teach three courses in the fall and three courses in the spring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including introductory courses in linguistics, undergraduate and graduate courses in phonology, and advanced seminars or other courses in research areas appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications. Teaching duties include developing syllabi, preparing and teaching lectures, creating, administering, and grading homework assignments and exams, holding regular office hours, and supervising Graduate Teaching Assistants when appropriate.
Research - (20%): Establish and maintain an active and productive program of research within area of specialization.
Service - (20%): Visiting faculty members are expected to participate in departmental events and actively contribute to the workings of the University community. They are expected to perform service to the Department, College, University, and the profession at large.
Required Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
Professor Jeff Holliday,
Search Committee Chair
Department of Linguistics
[email protected]
Additional Candidate Instruction
For a complete announcement and application instructions, go to https://employment.ku.edu/academic/27423BR . A complete application will include the following documents with your on-line application profile:
In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant’s contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU’s mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less.
- Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application Review Begins
15-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2024
Conditions of Employment
Limited Term
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Limited Term End Date
16-May-2026
Advertised Salary Range
commensurate with experience
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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