Need Assistant Professor of Linguistics in Logan, UT

Job title: Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Company: Utah State University
Job description: Overview

The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLGC) at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track academic year (9 month) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Linguistics. For this teaching-centered faculty position (anticipated 3-3 teaching load), we seek to hire an individual with experience teaching and carrying out research in Linguistics. Housed in the Spanish section of the department, this position will be located on the Logan campus and may also provide instructional support to USU?s statewide students and campuses. This individual reports to the WLGC department head. The anticipated start date is August 2024.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate Linguistics courses in English and Spanish; with the possibility of periodically teaching graduate-level courses as part of the Master of Second Language Teaching program housed in the department
• Maintain an active profile as a practitioner and researcher in Linguistics
• Collaborate with the WLGC department head, section coordinators, and other faculty members across the department as needed
• Assist with ongoing curriculum development of the Linguistics minor
• Develop and offer courses that incorporate aspects of human rights, social justice, and overall meaningful understanding of cross-cultural communication

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Linguistics, Hispanic Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or Second Language Acquisition by August 1, 2024 (ABD will be considered) Candidates who are ABD will be hired as an Instructor.
• Native or Near-Native Spanish language proficiency
• Evidence of teaching excellence in Linguistics, Hispanic Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or Second Language Acquisition
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Linguistics courses in English and Spanish
• Previous experience with teaching undergraduate linguistics courses and ability to develop new, interesting courses for students
• Ability to produce scholarly work in their area(s) of specialization
• Proficiency in an additional language from the WLGC (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and/or Russian)

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• CV
• Cover letter that addresses the position?s responsibilities and minimum qualifications
• A one-page description of sample linguistics courses that the applicant would be willing/able to teach
• Contact information for three professional references

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

College/Department Highlights

The recently formed World Languages and Cultures Department explores our connections to the peoples and communities around the world through language and culture. We are a unique and diverse department and believe an essential part of becoming an educated person is understanding oneself and how we connect with people worldwide. We offer programs in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Linguistics, and Intensive English, as well as Arabic Studies, Asian Studies, and Latin American Studies. Our department also is home to the Master of Second Language Teaching program. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to fostering interdisciplinary scholarship and creative activity and increasing curricular and research coverage of areas that intersect with principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The College?s faculty actively undertakes research projects that reach into every aspect of the modern world, creating understanding and effecting change in important ways.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah?s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university?s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU?s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute?s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 7/2023

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*updated 09/2023
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Location: Logan, UT

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