Assistant Professor-Theoretical Phonology, Linguistics

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in phonology beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Linguistics (or related field) and an active research program in theoretical phonology, with prior teaching experience preferred.

The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring students, and pursuing grant funding. The ideal candidate will contribute to the department's strengths and help develop both graduate and

Qualifications

• PhD in Linguistics (or foreign equivalent) required by start date.
• Specialization and active research program in theoretical phonology.
• Prior teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in phonology.
• Advise and mentor a diverse student body of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Develop grant proposals and seek fellowship funding to support research.

Skills

Phonology

Theoretical phonology

Teaching experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Linguistics

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, New York, United States

Open Date: Oct 06, 2026

Deadline: Nov 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Linguistics at Stony Brook University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in phonology beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics (or related field) in hand by the start of the appointment, an active research program in theoretical phonology, and prior teaching experience preferably in phonology. Applicants with additional expertise in areas such as field research, phonetics, specialized language areas, computational, experimental, and mathematical approaches to the study of language are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is expected to: Maintain an active research program in theoretical phonology which addresses core concerns of the field and complements and enhances the Department's strengths, and apply for grant/fellowship funding. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in phonology and contribute to the teaching of the Department's core curriculum and the development of the Department's graduate and undergraduate degree programs. (The usual teaching load is 2 courses per semester.) Advise and mentor a diverse student body of graduate and undergraduate students, and supervise student research.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Linguistics (or related field) in hand by the start of the appointment


• Specialization and active research program in theoretical phonology


• Prior teaching experience

Preferred

• Additional expertise in related areas, including, but not limited to, field research, phonetics, specialized language areas, computational, experimental, and mathematical approaches to the study of language.


• Prior teaching experience in phonology


• Documented teaching excellence


• Experience in advising and mentoring students


• Prior application for grant and/or fellowship funding

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.