Visiting Lecturer in Linguistics

Visiting Lecturer in Linguistics

Visiting Lecturer 2024-2025

Department of Linguistics

College of Arts & Sciences

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

The Department of Linguistics at Cornell University invites applications for a one-year visiting lectureship in Linguistics. The lecturer will teach three courses per semester that will include Introduction to Linguistics (in both the fall and spring semesters), Introduction to Historical Linguistics (in the spring), and Language and Society (in the fall).  The two remaining undergraduate courses will be determined on the basis of the Department’s needs and the candidate’s expertise.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Linguistics in hand prior to the start of the appointment, a strong background in historical linguistics, and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and teaching evaluations (if available) to Academic Jobs Online,

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26978

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Pay range: $11,750 per course. 

Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

Applications should be submitted by March 15, 2024 to receive fullest consideration. 

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

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2024-01-11