37.2955, Jobs: General Linguistics, Syntax: Assistant Professor or above., Graduate Institute of Linguistics, National Taiwan University

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Date: 16-Sep-2026
From: 潘芮堇 Pan, Jui-Chin [gilntu at ntu.edu.tw]
Subject: General Linguistics, Syntax: Assistant Professor or above., Graduate Institute of Linguistics, National Taiwan University


Job Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Job Title: Assistant Professor or above
Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Assoc/Full Professor, Associate
Professor, Asst/Assoc Professor, Full Professor

Minimum Education: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a
related field and be able to teach courses in English.

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Syntax

Other Specialties: Areas of Specialization: Priority will be given to
applicants specializing in syntax and/or research on  Austronesian
languages. Applicants with expertise in other interdisciplinary areas
of linguisti
Description:
Areas of Specialization:
Priority will be given to applicants specializing in syntax and/or
research on
Austronesian languages. Applicants with expertise in other
interdisciplinary areas of linguistic research,
particularly those involving interfaces with AI,  are also encouraged
to apply.
Responsibilities:
a. Teaching
To teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s areas
of expertise, including the required course Linguistic Fieldwork     .
b. Research and Scholarship
To develop and maintain an active and independent research team and
produce high-quality scholarly work with national and international
impact and visibility.
c. Institute and University Service
To contribute to Institute and University service and governance,
including committee work, admissions, curriculum development, and
other academic responsibilities as appropriate, and  participate
actively in the Institute’s intellectual community through seminars,
workshops, collaborative research, and other academic activities.
d. Student Supervision and Mentoring
To supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their
academic and research development.
Compensation, Funding Opportunities, and Faculty Support:
a. Salary and Additional Compensation
Faculty salaries are determined in accordance with the compensation
standards established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education for national
universities and include base salary and an academic research
allowance. Eligible faculty may also receive University merit-based
supplements, including incentives for newly hired outstanding talent,
flexible compensation, and additional teaching and research
allowances.
b. Research Funding Opportunities
Faculty may apply for a range of internal and external research
funding opportunities, including the Ministry of Education’s Yushan
(Young) Scholar Program, National Science and Technology Council
(NSTC) research grants, and University programs supporting newly
appointed and outstanding faculty. These programs provide support for
developing research programs, personnel, equipment, international
collaboration, and other research activities.
c. Teaching Support and EMI Incentives
The University provides resources to support teaching and course
development, including dedicated support for English-medium
instruction (EMI). Eligible faculty offering approved EMI courses may
apply for course subsidies, teaching-material support, and EMI
teaching assistant (TA) support, subject to University regulations and
review procedures. For further information on faculty compensation,
research funding, teaching support, and related benefits, please refer
to the NTU Faculty Handbook and relevant University regulations.
d. Housing Support
Newly appointed faculty members are eligible to apply for university
faculty housing, subject to university regulations and availability.
International faculty may also receive assistance with
accommodation and settling-in arrangements.
Research Environment and Academic Community:
The Institute fosters an interdisciplinary academic community centered
on language, with particular strengths at the intersections of
language, cognition, and information science. Its research and
teaching span theoretical and experimental linguistics, cognitive
approaches to language, computational methods, data science, and
language technology, providing a collaborative environment for faculty
to develop research across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Faculty have opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary
collaboration across NTU through the Neurobiology and Cognitive
Science Center, the Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, and
CoIntelligence Humanities AI Future Lab. The Institute also maintains
active research connections with leading universities and research
institutions in Taiwan and internationally, including Academia Sinica,
the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of British
Columbia, and the University of Tokyo. These connections provide a
strong foundation for new faculty to develop interdisciplinary and
international collaborations while building their own research
networks.

Application Deadline: 15-Nov-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        1 Roosevelt Road, Sec.4, Taipei, Taiwan 106319
        Taiwan
Email Address for Applications: gilntu at ntu.edu.tw
Application Instructions:
Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2027.
Application Materials:
Applicants must submit the following materials:
a. A copy of the doctoral diploma.
b. A detailed curriculum vitae, including academic background and
professional experience.
c. A complete list of publications.
d. Representative Publications within the Past Five Years: Up to four
publications, published on or after August 1, 2022.
e. Supplementary Publications within the Past Seven Years: Up to five
publications, published on or after August 1, 2020.
f. Applicants who have previously held teaching or research
appointments at colleges, universities, or research institutions in
Taiwan should submit a copy of their teacher certificate and copies of
appointment letters for all such appointments.
g. Three letters of recommendation.
h. Course syllabi for three proposed courses.
Application Procedure and Deadline:
Please submit all required application materials in PDF format by
email to gilntu at ntu.edu.tw no later than November 15, 2026 (Taiwan
Time). The subject line should read “Application for Faculty
Position.”
Contact Information:
        潘芮堇 Pan, Jui-Chin
        Email: gilntu at ntu.edu.tw
        Phone: +886-2-3366-4104



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