37.1782, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Open Rank Position in Sociolinguistics, University of Oxford

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Subject: 37.1782, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Open Rank Position in Sociolinguistics, University of Oxford

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Date: 15-May-2026
From: Colin Phillips [colin.phillips at ling-phil.ox.ac.uk]
Subject: Sociolinguistics: Open Rank Position in Sociolinguistics, University of Oxford


Job Location: Europe, United Kingdom
Web Address: https://www.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk
Job Title: Open Rank Position in Sociolinguistics
Job Rank: Rank Open
Salary: Variable depending on rank

Minimum Education: PhD

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics

Description:
The University of Oxford, in association with Worcester College, is
seeking to make an open-rank appointment in Sociolinguistics, with
effect from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is
a joint appointment: the postholder will be appointed as an Associate
Professor (or Professor) in the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and
Phonetics, and will also be appointed to a Supernumerary Fellowship of
Worcester College.
The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics and Worcester
College are seeking an excellent researcher of international standing
(commensurate with career stage) who will strengthen the Faculty’s
research environment in Sociolinguistics, contributing to and
developing a thriving research community, and who will take a leading
role in developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate teaching
in Sociolinguistics and related areas. They should also be able to
undertake the supervision of research students and play an active role
in faculty and college administration.
The postholder will join a large Faculty with a growing
Sociolinguistics group and active interfaces in adjacent fields. In
2025, the Faculty moved to the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for
the Humanities. Its suite of laboratories and workspaces are now
accommodated within a single Faculty hub. The laboratory facilities
are available for use by colleagues and students across the Faculty
and beyond.
This is an open-rank post that is open to candidates at all career
stages, ranging from those who have just completed a doctorate to
senior scholars who have already attained the highest international
standing. In exceptional cases, the title of Full Professor may be
awarded at the time of appointment. Candidates must hold a doctorate,
in Linguistics or a related field, or must have submitted a doctoral
thesis for examination by the time of application.
If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining
the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Colin
Phillips, Chair of the Board of the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology
and Phonetics (colin.phillips at ling-phil.ox.ac.uk). Questions about
Sociolinguistics at Oxford may be directed to Professor Devyani Sharma
(devyani.sharma at ell.ox.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in strict
confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.
Further details of the post, the University and Worcester College, and
information on how to apply, are available in the Further Particulars
for the post available at the linked URL.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday
June 12, 2026.

Application Deadline: 12-Jun-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        United Kingdom
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/news/2026/05/14/we-are-hiring-sociolinguist
Application Instructions:
See online information for application details
Contact Information:
        Colin Phillips
        Email: colin.phillips at ling-phil.ox.ac.uk



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