Semantics, Linguistics — Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Lsadc; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) with a focus in formal semantics. The position includes teaching up to three courses per year, undergraduate and graduate advising, and developing an original research program.

Candidates should have a PhD by start date, demonstrate research in formal semantics, and show ability to teach general linguistics and seminars in semantics.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD program at time of application.
• PhD or equivalent international degree by the start date.
• Demonstrated research in formal semantics with potential for future accomplishments.
• Ability to teach formal semantics and mentor students across languages, including data from language description and documentation.
• Ability to teach general linguistics courses and contribute to a broad linguistics community.
• Track record or potential in service and creating inclusive climates for students and academics.

Responsibilities

• Teach general linguistics courses as well as courses in formal semantics at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Undergraduate and graduate advising and supervision of student research.
• Develop a successful and original research program.
• Provide service contributions to the department, university, and field.

Education

PhD or equivalent international degree

PhD or equivalent by start date

Job description

The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) with a focus in formal semantics. The position includes teaching up to three courses per year, undergraduate and graduate advising, and developing an original research program.

Candidates should have a PhD by start date, demonstrate research in formal semantics, and show ability to teach general linguistics and seminars in semantics.