35.2999, Jobs: Phonology: Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Specialization in Phonology, University of New Mexico

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Subject: 35.2999, Jobs: Phonology: Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Specialization in Phonology, University of New Mexico

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Date: 26-Oct-2024
From: Jill Morford [morford at unm.edu]
Subject: Phonology: Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Specialization in Phonology, University of New Mexico


University or Organization: University of New Mexico
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA
Web Address: https://ling.unm.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Specialization in
Phonology
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Phonology

Description:

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 30, 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.

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

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

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online
application system at http://www.unm.edu/jobs and apply for posting
Requisition #30993. Only applications submitted through this website
can be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

1. Cover letter (2 pages max; describe your qualifications as they
relate to the minimum and preferred criteria)
2. Curriculum vitae (most recently updated version, include your email
address and phone number, and the names and contact information of
your three references)
3. Research statement (2 pages max; include how your research enhances
or complements existing research on language at UNM)
4. Teaching statement (1 page max; highlight evidence of success and
student engagement in the classroom)
5. Recent student course evaluations (up to 3 courses, if available;
alternatively, a sample syllabus or other relevant materials)
6. Statement of contributions to diversity (1 page max)
7. Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted directly via email
to the Search coordinator Jessica Slocum at jslocum at unm.edu by
November 30, 2024)
8. Two representative writing samples (combined into a single PDF)

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, all required application materials must be
received by November 30. We will only consider complete applications.
The position will remain open until filled.

Application Deadline: 30-Nov-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/30993?c=unm&sq=Phonology
Contact Information:
        Associate Professor Chris Koops
        Email: ckoops at unm.edu
        Phone: 505-277-6353



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