36.1050, Jobs: Pragmatics, Semantics: Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in Semantics/Pragmatics - Department of Linguistics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Subject: 36.1050, Jobs: Pragmatics, Semantics: Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in Semantics/Pragmatics - Department of Linguistics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Date: 26-Mar-2025
From: UIUC Department of Linguistics [linguistics at illinois.edu]
Subject: Pragmatics, Semantics: Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in Semantics/Pragmatics - Department of Linguistics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign


Job Location: Illinois, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.illinois.edu/
Job Title: Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in
Semantics/Pragmatics - Department of Linguistics
Job Rank: Instructor, Visiting Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Pragmatics; Semantics

Description:
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Visiting
Assistant Professor position in Semantics/Pragmatics. The appointment
will be a full-time, nine-month position. Renewal of position is
possible and contingent on availability of funding, strong
enrollments, and strong performance reviews. The target start date of
appointment is August 16, 2025.
Position overview:
Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels, offering courses in semantic
theory, pragmatics, and general linguistics; and to maintain an active
an independent research agenda in semantics/pragmatics. The budgeted
salary for this position is $68,000, for a 9-month service basis.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in hand or ABD status in Linguistics or a related field, with
specialization in semantics/pragmatics by start of appointment.
Candidates who are ABD at the time of appointment may be appointed at
the rank of Instructor. Research effectiveness or potential for
research effectiveness in the field of semantics/pragmatics. A
commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship,
including a commitment to teaching semantic theory. Teaching
experience and evidence of teaching excellence, including but not
limited to: student evaluations, teaching observations and teaching
portfolios
Preferred Qualifications:
 - PhD in hand by the time of appointment
 - Evidence of a strong research program and trajectory, including,
but not limited to:
 - publications in highly prestigious peer-reviewed journals
 - well-placed conference presentations
 - Expertise in areas that complement the existing strengths of the
unit, such as experimental or computational approaches to semantics,
psycholinguistics, language acquisition, and the syntax-semantics
interface
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm
(Central Time) on April 25, 2025. To apply for this position, please
create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and
research interests, up to three representative publications or writing
samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information
or Interfolio ID for three professional references, who may be
contacted by HR for letters at a later date.
For further information about this specific position, please contact
Jonathan MacDonald at jonmacd at illinois.edu. For questions regarding
the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not
be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date;
however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
The University of Illinois must also 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 offers a very competitive benefits
portfolio, depending on the position.
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 through 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.
Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy,
childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. 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 at illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1029788
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and
are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and
value diversity and inclusivity.

Application Deadline: 25-Apr-2025
Email Address for Applications: jonmacd at illinois.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Application Instructions:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm
(Central Time) on April 25, 2025. To apply for this position, please
create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and
research interests, up to three representative publications or writing
samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information
or Interfolio ID for three professional references, who may be
contacted by HR for letters at a later date.
For further information about this specific position, please contact
Jonathan MacDonald at jonmacd at illinois.edu. For questions regarding
the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not
be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date;
however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
Requisition ID: 1029788
Job Category: Faculty
The University of Illinois must also 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 offers a very competitive benefits
portfolio, depending on the position.
Contact Information:
        Associate Professor Jonathan MacDonald
        Email: jonmacd at illinois.edu



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