37.2657, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics, Northwestern University

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Date: 12-Aug-2026
From: Charlene Mitchell [charlene.mitchell at northwestern.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Psycholinguistics: Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics, Northwestern University


Job Location: IL, USA
Web Address: https://linguistics.northwestern.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Base Pay Range is $95,000 - $125,000

Minimum Education: PhD

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; General
Linguistics; Philosophy of Language; Psycholinguistics

Description:
Northwestern University’s Department of Linguistics seeks to fill a
full-time tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor,
with a start date of September 1, 2027. We are looking for candidates
who pursue an integrated approach to the scientific study of language,
utilizing experimental, computational, and/or data-intensive
approaches to inform linguistic theory and its applications. The
candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary community including
researchers from cognitive neuroscience, computer science, philosophy,
psychology, and speech science. We seek candidates with a
forward-looking research program that holds the promise of future
external funding.
To receive fullest consideration, applications should arrive by
December 1, 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied
Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Psychology (or a
related field) by the start date.

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2026
Email Address for Applications: linguistics at northwestern.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://linguistics.northwestern.edu/about/open-positions/
Application Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted via online submission. Apply
online: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjU2Ng==
Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files. Required
documents include a CV, including contact information and links to
written work; statements of research and teaching interests; and
teaching evaluations if available.
Please prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external
academic references. References will be contacted only for candidates
who advance past the initial screening. Those references will be
contacted directly by the online system and be invited to upload their
letters on your behalf.
Contact Information:
        William Horton
        Email: whorton at northwestern.edu



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