30.3814, Jobs: Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin

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Subject: 30.3814, Jobs: Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin

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Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:00:24
From: Erica Alvarez [erica.alvarez at austin.utexas.edu]
Subject: Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Texas at Austin 
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Texas, USA 
Web Address: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/linguistics/
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Psycholinguistics 


Description:

The University of Texas at Austin
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Linguistics
Assistant Professor, Linguistics
Location: Austin, TX
Review of Applications Begins: Nov. 4, 2019

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin invites
applications for a specialist in psycholinguistics at the rank of Assistant
Professor on the tenure track. The position begins on August 18, 2020 and is
contingent on funding.

Our new colleague will be an early career scholar (new PhDs through advanced
Assistant Professors) whose child- or adult-focused psycholinguistic research
will add methodological strengths to our department, including, but not
limited to, experimental design, quantitative methods, computational modeling,
imaging, and/or electrophysiological methods. The department is particularly
interested in candidates whose program of research will complement the current
areas of expertise in our department (syntax & semantics; phonetics &
phonology; computational linguistics; documentary, descriptive & historical
linguistics; and sign language linguistics). The new hire will also enjoy the
opportunity to interact with other scholars engaged in psycholinguistic and
neurolinguistic research across campus, including the Departments of
Psychology, Neuroscience, and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Duties Include:
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in psycholinguistics and related
topics;
- Directing thesis and dissertation research;
- Conducting original research and publication,
- Advising undergraduate and graduate students; and
- Performing departmental and institutional service.

The Department of Linguistics and University of Texas at Austin are committed
to a diverse and inclusive working environment. Candidates who are currently,
or who will potentially, make outstanding contributions to the diversity and
inclusion efforts of their scholarly field or institution, are especially
encouraged to apply. 

Consideration of application materials will begin November 4, 2019, but
applications will be accepted until the search is closed.

Qualifications:
Requirements Include:
- The Ph.D., in Linguistics, Psychology, or other related field, awarded no
later than August 17, 2020; 
- Excellence or potential for excellence as a teacher, researcher and leader.

Application Instructions:
Interested persons should submit the following materials electronically to the
application link provided below:
- Letter of application 
- Curriculum vitae 
- Statement describing your research program
- List of courses you are prepared to teach
- Evidence of past teaching performance or teaching potential
- Up to 3 samples of published or other written work
- Statement on how your experience or commitment to diversity may contribute
to the diversity and inclusion efforts of the University of Texas
- Three letters of recommendation

Questions may be directed to: Dr. Richard P. Meier, Chair, Department of
Linguistics at the contact information below.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding
nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a
policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or
veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.



Application Deadline: 04-Nov-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/69531 
Contact Information:
	Chair, Department of Linguistics Richard Meier 
	Email: rmeier at austin.utexas.edu 


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