37.3396, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor of English - Linguistics (27/28), Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus

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Subject: 37.3396, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor of English - Linguistics (27/28), Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus

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Date: 16-Oct-2026
From: Gracie Mayorga [gmayorga at calpoly.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics: Assistant Professor of English - Linguistics (27/28), Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus


Job Location: USA
Job Title: Assistant Professor of English - Linguistics (27/28)
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics

Description:
Assistant Professor of English - Linguistics (27/28)
Job no: 560186
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty -
Letters/Humanities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person
at business location)
The English Department:
The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks
applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant
Professor of English (Linguistics) to begin approximately August 12,
2027. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied
Linguistics, or related field by the start of the appointment. We are
particularly interested in a colleague specializing in
sociolinguistics and/or phonology, with secondary expertise in one or
more of the following areas: sociophonetics; second language
phonology, phonetics, or speech learning; morphology; second language
acquisition; and corpus linguistics. This position offers an
opportunity to help shape the existing Linguistics and TESOL
curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates whose research
engages with second language sound learning, sociophonetic variation,
or related areas. Candidates able to develop and teach graduate
seminars in linguistics, an introductory computational linguistics
course for liberal arts students, or both are especially encouraged to
apply.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to implement
and/or reimagine existing programs in linguistics, such as the English
Department’s current TESOL certificate and Linguistics minor,
including establishing and overseeing student internships, teaching
upper-division and lower-division linguistics courses, and developing
curriculum for General Education and other English Department
offerings. For this position, we seek leadership, creativity, and an
eagerness to engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations across
multiple colleges with academic programs and/or research in user
experience and design, world languages, teacher education, and STEM
education. We particularly welcome applicants who demonstrate a
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in program design and
evaluating and assessing language competence.
Salary:  Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276 - $98,244/year, $7,523 -
$8,187/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications
and experience of the candidate.)
Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are
expected to balance teaching with an active program of
research/professional development (including publication), student
supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at
the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load
is 12 units per semester, with a reduction in course load in each of
the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of
research and professional development.
Subject to further planning and approval, Cal Poly anticipates a
possible transition to semester-based year-round operations (YRO).
Under YRO, full-time academic year faculty may be assigned to teach in
two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall)
out of the three semesters offered annually. The two-semester sequence
will constitute the regular academic year appointment. Faculty may
also be eligible to teach in the third semester for additional
compensation, subject to departmental needs and University policy.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law
and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in
education and employment without unlawful discrimination or
preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or
national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring
that every student and employee has access to the resources and
support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment
and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act,
California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California
Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination
laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory
preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other
protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and
retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many
perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an
inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We
cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to
support educational excellence and student success. Through academic
programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives,
and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with
diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are
dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach
their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development,
faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive
support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent,
diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Required Qualifications:
 - An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or
related field from an accredited institution or international
equivalent. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may
be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate will be
awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
 - Demonstrated university teaching experience.
 - Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English
language is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
 - Specialized in sociolinguistics and/or phonology.
 - Secondary specializations in sociophonetics; second language
phonology, phonetics, or speech learning; morphology; second language
acquisition; and corpus linguistics.
 - Ability to reimagine existing programs in linguistics, such as the
English Department’s current TESOL certificate and Linguistics minor,
including establishing and overseeing student internships, teaching
upper-division and lower-division linguistics courses, and developing
curriculum for General Education and other English Department
offerings.
 - Ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
 - Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning
and teaching.
 - Demonstrated experience in cross-disciplinary collaborations in
areas related user experience and design, world languages, teacher
education, and STEM education.
 - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in
program design and evaluating and assessing language competence.
 - Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and
fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
 - Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary
settings.
 - Demonstrated relevant work experience and professional
capabilities.
 - Preference will also be given to those with relevant work
experience and those who bring professional capabilities.
Special Conditions:
All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of
your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements
set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check
(including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily
before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in
the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny
an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction
history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked
the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the
position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus
will be required to undergo a background check for any position where
a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated
as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened
scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for
harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people,
animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly
or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all
members of our community.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State
Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations
reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees
to perform CSU related work outside of California.
About the Department:
The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts is one of the
largest academic units within the University.  The department offers
BA and MA degrees in English, an English minor, a Linguistics minor,
and certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language and
Technical Communication.  The department has approximately 300 English
majors and offers many courses to satisfy the General Education and
Breadth requirements for all Cal Poly students.  The department is
comprised of a department chair, 20 tenure-line faculty, and 45
lecturer faculty and teaching associates.  The department’s website is
https://english.calpoly.edu/.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/, complete a required
online faculty application, and apply to Requisition #560186. Please
upload the following required materials as part of the electronic
application:
Cover letter: Within this letter, please address the feasibility of
conducting a research program within the context of a primarily
teaching-oriented undergraduate program
Current curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned (official
transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to
appointment)
a Universal Student Success Statement: Cal Poly is a public,
student-centered university that serves the diverse constituents of
the state of California and has a strong emphasis on the
teacher-scholar model. Please detail your approach to teaching and
learning at the collegiate level, including evidence of experience
with inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching, to a wide
variety of students and a description of how you will continue to
develop this expertise at Cal Poly. Service or scholarship related to
skills developed in these areas might also be included here.
Statement of research interests/ research plan
Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names
and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.
For full consideration, apply by the review begin date November 30,
2026.   Applications received after this date may be considered.
Cal Poly’s ability to sponsor employment-based visas will depend on
institutional priorities, budget availability, and current federal
regulations. Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship
for this position, and applicants should not expect that such
sponsorship will be offered.
Projected Start Date:  Approximately August 12, 2027.
For questions about the position please contact Dr. Dustin Stegner,
English Department Chair, via email at pstegner at calpoly.edu.
Advertised:
October 07, 2026 (9:00 AM)
Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/cisl/en-us/job/560186/assistant-professor-of-english-linguistics-2728
Contact Information:
        Dustin Stegner
        Email: pstegner at calpoly.edu



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