36.3532, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics, Yale University

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Subject: 36.3532, Jobs: Historical Linguistics: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics, Yale University

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Date: 18-Nov-2025
From: Julie Kinsella [julie.kinsella at yale.edu]
Subject: Historical Linguistics: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics, Yale University


Job Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Web Address: https://ling.yale.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics
Job Rank: Lecturer

Minimum Education: The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent
degree or have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by the time
this appointment starts.

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics

Description:
The Department of Linguistics at Yale University is looking to hire a
Lecturer in Historical Linguistics, with a 3-year appointment,
beginning July 1, 2026. The Lecturer will offer introductory and
advanced courses and advise student research in historical
linguistics/language change at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year, plus
advising responsibilities. The focus of the courses would be
historical linguistics/language change, but the Lecturer will also
offer other courses that help us meet the needs of our curriculum,
which will be determined based on their areas of expertise.
The position is open as to specialization within historical
linguistics. We particularly welcome applications from people whose
work focuses on sound change, Indigenous or endangered languages,
and/or quantitative approaches to language change.

Application Deadline: 20-Dec-2025
Mailing Address for Applications:
        37 Hillhouse Avenue
        PO Box 208366
        New Haven, CT  06520
        USA
Email Address for Applications: julie.kinsella at yale.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/177395
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit an application through Interfolio at this
link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177395
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a cover letter
2. a current CV
3. a teaching statement
4. a research statement
5. three representative pieces of research
6. the names and email addresses of three referees
7. evidence of teaching and advising excellence, such as syllabi or
course evaluations
Timeline: To ensure full consideration, applications should be
submitted by December 20, 2025. Review of applications will begin
shortly thereafter. Later applications may be considered until the
position is filled.
Contact information:
 - for information about the position: Claire Bowern
(claire.bowern at yale.edu), Search Committee Chair
 - for application assistance: Julie Kinsella
(julie.kinsella at yale.edu), Sr Administrative Assistant
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Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of
employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether
they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding
(investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers,
and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who
materially misrepresent information on their resume or other
application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final
candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to
solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations
from current and/or past employers.
Contact Information:
        Julie Kinsella
        Email: julie.kinsella at yale.edu



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