Lecturer in Linguistics Position Spring 2027

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time Lecturer for Spring Quarter 2027 to teach two undergraduate courses: Applied Phonology and one of Morphology, Historical Linguistics, or Computational Linguistics. Applicants should have a Ph.D.

in a related field preferred and will teach in person on the UCLA campus. Minimum requirements include letters of reference, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in linguistics or related field preferred.
• Ability to teach multiple linguistics courses at undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses: Applied Phonology and one of Morphology, Historical Linguistics, or Computational Linguistics.
• Contribute to teaching evaluations and professional service at the department.

Skills

Phonology

Historical Linguistics

Morphology

Computational Linguistics

Education

Ph.D. with specialization in related field

Job description

UCLA Linguistics Department: Lecturer in Linguistics Position Spring 2027

The UCLA Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time Lecturer for Spring Quarter 2027 to teach 2 of the following undergraduate courses, Applied Phonology and one of Morphology, Historical Linguistics or Computational Linguistics.

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. Salary placement will be based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

According to current UCLA policy, all courses must be taught in person on the UCLA campus.

• Cover letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (Required)
• Names of three referees that we can contact for reference (Required)
• Teaching statement (Required)
• Copies of teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness (Required)
• UCLA Mission Statement (Required)
• Degree: Ph.D. with specialization in a related field desirable. (preferred)

Please direct queries concerning the position to the Department’s Academic Personnel Office at [e-mail].

This position is represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & affirmative Action Policy.

The UCLA Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time Lecturer for Spring Quarter 2027 to teach 2 courses and thus have expertise in the following:

• Phonology
• Historical Linguistics / Morphology or Computational Linguistics

Minimum educational degree preferred - Ph.D. with specialization in related field desirable.

The department will adhere to the Academic Personnel policies governing Unit 18 Lecturer appointments and promotions in order to recruit and retain a diverse faculty and to continue to contribute to the diversity goals of the UC.