37.1933, Jobs: General Linguistics: Linguistics Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term, Michigan State University

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Subject: 37.1933, Jobs: General Linguistics: Linguistics Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term, Michigan State University

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Date: 29-May-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: General Linguistics: Linguistics Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term, Michigan State University


Job Location: USA
Job Title: Linguistics Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Instructor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
Linguistics Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Working/Functional Title:
Linguistics Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Position Summary:
The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan
State University seeks a full-time Instructor or Assistant Professor
of Linguistics for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a fixed-term,
nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2026. Rank is
determined by highest degree, with a Master’s degree required for an
instructor position and a PhD required for an Assistant Professor
position. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting
institutions at the time of hire.
The teaching load will be 5 courses plus some advising of students on
research projects, and participation in one of the Linguistics program
labs. A small percentage of service in the program or department is
also likely. The successful candidate must be able to teach an
upper-level Introduction to Cognitive Science, an upper-level
Introduction to Linguistics, and a graduate-level course in Syntax or
Semantics, and a course in the College of Arts & Letters’ general
education program in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities.
Additional expertise in First Language Acquisition is desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or
protected veteran status.
Required Degree:
Doctorate - Linguistics
Minimum Requirements:
 - ABD or Ph.D. in Linguistics;
 - ability to teach LIN 463 (Introduction to Cognitive Science);
 - ability to teach LIN 401 (Introduction to Linguistics);
 - ability to teach a graduate course in Syntax or Semantics;
 - ability to teach a course in the general education program in the
Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities;
 - demonstrated research experience in linguistics as a cognitive
science, especially in Syntax or Semantics.
Desired Qualifications:
 - PhD preferred;
 - demonstrated research experience in first-language acquisition
 - demonstrated record of teaching at the undergraduate level,
preferably in the US.
Required Application Materials:
Qualified applicants should submit:
 - a cover letter (max. 2 pages)
 - current curriculum vitae
 - the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees (please fill
out the initial application with these names and emails)
Special Instructions:
Review of applications will begin June 20, 2026 and will continue
until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted
electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources
website http://careers.msu.edu.
For more information, contact Dr. Brian Buccola, Chair of the Search
Committee, at buccola at msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive
reasonable accommodation.
Review of applications begins on June 20, 2026.
Website: lilac.msu.edu
MSU Statement:
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with
uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research
universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and
forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global
challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse
and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of
study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7190011

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/7190011
Contact Information:
        Brian Buccola
        Email: buccola at msu.edu



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