Tenure-Track Professor of Linguistics

Harvard University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Tenure-Track Professor of Linguistics
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Linguistics
Position Description
The Department of Linguistics at Harvard University seeks to make a tenure-track appointment (at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor) in the area of syntax, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2022. The selected candidate will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct an innovative program of research in syntax.
Applicants whose research interfaces with other areas as well as those who have an additional area of research such as computational linguistics, experimental linguistics, or linguistic fieldwork are especially encouraged to apply. 
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Applications should be submitted at the URL below and should include:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices)
  • Teaching evaluations (if available)
  • Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas
  • Names and contact information for three referees, who will be asked by a system- generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate thesis advisor, chair of the dissertation committee, or primary advisor in a postdoctoral fellowship
  • Copies of three representative research papers


    • https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10724
    Applications must be submitted no later than November 13, 2021. 
    Contact Information
    Helen Lewis, for Department Administrator
    Department of Linguistics 
    Harvard University 
    Room 304, Boylston Hall 
    Cambridge, MA 02138
    617-495-4006
    Contact Email [email protected]
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    We strongly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups. Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status. 
    Minimum Number of References Required 3
    Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

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