36.1472, Jobs: Syntax: 3-Year Limited Term Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

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Subject: 36.1472, Jobs: Syntax: 3-Year Limited Term Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

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Date: 08-May-2025
From: Stephen Winters [swinters at ucalgary.ca]
Subject: Syntax: 3-Year Limited Term Assistant Professor, University of Calgary

Job Location: Online
Web Address:
https://arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures
Job Title: 3-Year Limited Term Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Syntax

Description:
The School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures at the
University of Calgary is seeking to fill a three-year Limited Term
Assistant Professor position in the Division of Linguistics beginning
on July 1, 2025. Applicants should have a specialization in generative
syntax, with expertise in experimental syntax, psycholinguistics
and/or neurolinguistics and an ability to teach senior level courses
in their area(s) of research.
Teaching duties will consist of two courses per semester for two
semesters per year and may include the following undergraduate courses
in the first year: introduction to linguistics, syntax I,
psycholinguistics, as well as a combined graduate and undergraduate
seminar in their area of research expertise, and other option courses.
There will also be a service load and opportunities to work with
graduate students who are writing MA theses and Ph.D. candidacy papers
and dissertations. The University of Calgary is a research-intensive
institution, and the successful candidate for this position will have
the opportunity to continue their research program while meeting the
responsibilities of the position.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a closely related
field. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated
experience and expertise in teaching, and a record of research
excellence.
About Linguistics at the University of Calgary
The Division of Linguistics is housed within the School of Languages,
Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary. We
offer high-quality programs in linguistics at the BA, MA, and PhD
levels. Our commitment to teaching excellence and student-centred
research has helped us maintain consistent growth in our undergraduate
enrolments over the last ten years while our MA and PhD programs have
remained stable. We expect this growth to continue in the coming years
as we focus on developing our research strengths in
theoretically-informed experimental linguistics.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous
Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally
competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples,
encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of
Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary
recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the
work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and
greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have
been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive
to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will
support their academic and professional success while they are here.
In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women,
Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of
visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and
gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable
assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment
process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding
[diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional
Commitments (equity at ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can
be sent to Human Resources (hrhire at ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at
the time of your application, please answer the following question:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's
most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the
highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000
students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by
research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is
Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at
the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one
of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of
leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism.
Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and
cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any
other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from
the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban
pathway and bikeway network in North America.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16095374-three-year-limited-term-assistant-professor-position-in-the-division-of-linguistics
Application Instructions:
Please be aware that the application allows for only four attachments.
Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the
following (which may require you to merge documents):
 - A letter of interest that details how you meet the requirements of
the position
 - An up-to-date curriculum vitae
 - Two samples of scholarly writing
 - A statement of teaching philosophy and a teaching dossier, which
must include, at minimum, two sample syllabi and summaries of the
quantitative and qualitative results of two sets of course
evaluations, if available
 - An equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement outlining your
contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of
equity and inclusion and your ability to work with a culturally
diverse and international student body.
 - Names and contact information for three referees
We will begin reviewing applications immediately after the posting
closes, but applications for the position will remain open until
filled.
Contact Information:
        Prof. Stephen Winters
        Email: swinters at ucalgary.ca

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