[Lingtyp] Assistant Professor of Linguistics with a specialization in Phonology position at the University of New Mexico

[Joshua Birchall]

The Department of Linguistics at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics with a specialization in Phonology to begin in August 2025. This is a full-time position. Applicants must have a PhD in Linguistics or a related field by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2024.

We seek candidates whose research orientation is compatible with our commitment to functional, usage-based approaches to linguistic explanation using empirical, data-driven methods. Competitive applicants will have additional expertise in areas that complement the strengths of the Department.

A successful candidate will be capable of mentoring students and teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including phonological analysis and usage-based phonology. They will also be able to supervise masters and doctoral students, and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

Building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment is a core value at UNM. Applicants are required to submit a diversity statement discussing how their research, teaching, service, and/or outreach activities will help UNM advance equity and inclusion.

Minimum qualifications:   


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Ph.D. in Linguistics or closely related field by start date of appointment
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Evidence of primary specialization in phonology

Preferred qualifications:

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Demonstrated ability or potential to develop a research program in usage-based phonology, laboratory phonology, and/or phonological typology
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Secondary research specialization in language documentation, variationist sociolinguistics, and/or language acquisition
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Excellence in scholarship in areas of specialization, including the ability or potential for obtaining extramural funding
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Research and/or teaching experience in quantitative corpus linguistics, computational methods, and/or historical linguistics
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Excellence in teaching
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities


Application Instructions      
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To apply, please access the University of New Mexico's online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply for posting requisition#30993. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the "Special Instructions to Applicants," which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application. Applications must include: (a) a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria; (b) a current curriculum vitae; ( c) a one-page teaching statement; (d) a one-page diversity statement; (e) up to two writing samples; (f) a sample syllabus; (g) three letters of recommendations. Semifinalists for the position will be asked to submit teaching evaluations

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, please apply by 11/15/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.





Joshua Birchall
Assistant Professor
Department of Linguistics
University of New Mexico
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