This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11911773 Visiting Assistant Professor in Phonology/Phonetics

Department of Linguistics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Appointment Information:

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Phonology/Phonetics with a start date of August 16, 2024. This is a 9-month appointment, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly contingent on availability of funding, strong performance reviews and healthy enrollments in classes. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position involves teaching responsibilities of three courses per semester, covering undergraduate and graduate levels with emphasis on Phonology/Phonetics and related Linguistic topics.

We seek candidates who are passionate about research and teaching in Phonology, broadly conceived to include expertise in areas such as Phonological Theory, Bilingual Phonology, L2 acquisition of Phonology and Phonetics, Sociophonetics, and Computational Phonology. Recognizing the value of diversity and inclusiveness, we encourage applications from those who may have a wide range of interests and backgrounds, even beyond the specified subfields.

A Ph.D. in hand or ABD status in Linguistics or a related field with specialization in Phonology, is required by the appointment start date. Candidates who do not yet have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the candidate obtains the Ph.D., the appointment will be changed to Visiting Assistant Professor.

Candidates must have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, potential for excellence in research and commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with additional expertise in areas such as Second Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, Prosody, Acoustic Phonetics, Articulatory Phonetics and/or Formal/Computational models of language.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload all required application materials through this system. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by June 10, 2024. Review of applications and interviews may occur before the closing date, although no hiring decision will be made until after that date. For questions regarding the application process, please contact jobs@illinois.edu or 217-333-2137. Questions about the position may be directed to Ryan Shosted, Search Committee Chair at rshosted@illinois.edu. Early submission is encouraged. Only electronic applications submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will be accepted.

Candidates are invited to submit:

• A cover letter indicating research and teaching interests.
• 2-3 relevant publications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement reflecting on experiences and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds.
• A research statement.
• Contact information for three professional references.

The University of Illinois must comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review t rough E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1024462

Job Category: Faculty

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu