37.2855, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Lexicography, Phonology, Syntax: Assistant Professor, Second Language Acquisition, University of Maryland

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Date: 08-Sep-2026
From: School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures [sllc-facultyaffairs at umd.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Lexicography, Phonology, Syntax: Assistant Professor, Second Language Acquisition, University of Maryland


Job Location: College Park, MD, USA
Web Address: https://sllc.umd.edu/
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Second Language Acquisition
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition;
Lexicography; Phonology; Syntax

Other Specialties: Second language acquisition from cognitive
perspectives
Description:
Assistant Professor, Second Language Acquisition (JR #104839)
College of Arts and Humanities, School of Languages, Literatures and
Cultures
The Graduate Program in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) in the
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) at the
University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a
full-time (40 hours) tenure track faculty position at the rank of
Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. The area of research
specialization within SLA is open, with a preference for
second-language processing (e.g., phonological, lexical, syntactic).
The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per
semester and advise graduate students in the candidate’s areas of
expertise. In addition, the candidate will be expected to collaborate
with other units in SLLC, especially in building the new UG major in
Multilingual Applied Studies.
The Second Language Acquisition Program seeks a candidate with an
innovative scholarly research agenda, a solid background in empirical
research, the ability and desire to work on collaborative projects in
an interdisciplinary environment, and a commitment to graduate
education and open science. We are interested in a candidate whose
research promotes the understanding of second language acquisition
from cognitive perspectives.
We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared
them to contribute to all of the pillars of the ARHU Strategic Plan:
Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and
Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might
include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service
towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment
and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably
and fairly.
This search is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
 - Ph.D. in SLA or closely related field must be in hand at the time
of employment
Experience:
 - Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a strong publication
record
 - Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) high-quality teaching
and mentoring
 - Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) the potential to obtain
extramural funding
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
 - Native or near-native proficiency in English
 - Evidence of strong communication, collaboration, and leadership
skills
Preferences:
 - Evidence of classroom teaching experience and research mentoring is
desirable.
 - Proficiency or research experience in one or more of the languages
taught in the SLLC
Required Application Materials:
 - Cover Letter
 - Current CV
 - Research Statement
 - One-page statement of teaching philosophy
 - Sample syllabus for a graduate course
 - Three Writing Samples (published or unpublished research papers)
 - Upload all documents as one PDF
 - After initial screening, candidates will be asked to provide the
names and contact information for three references.
Best Consideration Date: All materials must be uploaded to the
University of Maryland web-based employment application system via the
University of Maryland’s job site:
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP by October 26, 2026.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment
Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Application Deadline: 26-Oct-2026
Web Address for Applications: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP
Contact Information:
        Chanel A Briscoe
        Email: chanel at umd.edu



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