36.2653, Jobs: General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics: Associate Professor or Professor (2 positions), University of Texas at El Paso

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Date: 05-Sep-2025
From: Carla Contemori [ccontemori at utep.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics: Associate Professor or Professor (2 positions), University of Texas at El Paso


Job Location: TX, USA
Job Title: Associate Professor or Professor (2 positions)
Job Rank: Assoc/Full Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition;
Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics

Other Specialties: Social and cultural contexts of bilingualism;
Individual differences in bilingualism
Description:
The Department of Psychology and the Department of Chicano Studies,
Languages, and Linguistics at the University of Texas at El Paso
(UTEP) announce an interdisciplinary search for two faculty positions
at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor for the Regents’
Research Excellence Program. For the first position, we seek someone
with an active program of research in neurocognitive or
neurolinguistic approaches to bilingualism that incorporate
neuroimaging or neuropsychological populations. For the second
position, we seek someone with an active program of research on the
social and cultural contexts of bilingualism or on individual
differences in bilingualism. Responsibilities include conducting and
publishing research, seeking and securing extramural funding, teaching
at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and serving the department,
university, and profession. Salary and startup packages will be
competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Three months of
summer salary will be guaranteed for the first three years. Also,
those hired at the Professor level will be given the title Regents’
Distinguished Research Professor, and those hired at the Associate
Professor level will be given that title upon promotion to the rank of
Professor.
Requirements:
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Psychology, Linguistics, or a related
field; a record of publication based on independent research
activities, a record of or high potential to attract external funding;
and experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate
students. Competitive applicants will have a research record that
qualifies them for tenure and appointment at the rank of Associate
Professor or Professor. Preferred qualifications include a record of
publication in high-impact journals and a strong history of extramural
research support.
About the Departments and Bilingualism Research at UTEP:
The Psychology Department has 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty
members, with 5 who conduct cognitive research on bilingualism. The
Ph.D. program has a concentration in Bilingualism, Language, and
Cognition for which both Psychology and Linguistics faculty can serve
as mentors. The Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and
Linguistics, which includes the Chicano Studies Program, has 8 tenured
and tenure-track faculty members, 4 of whom conduct linguistic
research on bilingualism. Faculty in the Speech-Language Pathology
Program and the College of Education also conduct research on
bilingualism. Faculty from several departments participate in an
interdisciplinary Consortium, and UTEP has recently been approved to
establish a chapter of Bilingualism Matters.
About The University of Texas at El Paso:
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1,
opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the
U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent
higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively
impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we
serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are
Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend
college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree
programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in
America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the
backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of
the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented
community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost
of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of
$224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich
culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries,
a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s
longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal
events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college
athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and
professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor
enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and
rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
Additional Information:
Hiring decisions are contingent on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The
University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and
inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents,
respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of
all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the
provision of services in accordance with state and federal law.
Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or
prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under
Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        USA
Web Address for Applications: http://utep.edu/employment
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until the
positions are filled. Applicants must submit:
1. A curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter describing how your experience would add value to
the department and to the bilingual research profile of UTEP
3. Statement of research interests and qualifications
4. Contact information for three professional references
5. Three publications
Contact Information:
        Wendy Francis
        Email: wfrancis at utep.edu



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