Sociolinguistics, Open Rank

Stanford University Department of Computer Science; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Linguistics invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Sociolinguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor beginning September 1, 2027. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

in Linguistics or a related field, demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, and maintain an active, world-class research program that uses fieldwork and quantitative data.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field required.
• Commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to maintain a world-class research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Maintain an active research program in sociolinguistics.
• Engage with fieldwork, data analysis, and theory as appropriate.

Education

Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field

Job description

The Department of Linguistics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a junior or senior appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the area of Sociolinguistics. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring and the ability to maintain a world-class research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to maintain an active research program. The sociolinguistics program currently focuses on variation and social meaning based on fieldwork and quantitative data analysis. We seek a candidate who enriches this focus by further strengthening some of these areas or by broadening the focus in synergistic ways. We also welcome engagement with social theory and style. We value candidates whose research engages with multiple subfields of linguistics and applies methodologically rigorous empirical work to significant theoretical questions.

The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2027.

The salary range for this position in the academic year 2026-2027 is

Assistant Professor: $115,133 - $135,388
Associate Professor: $128,992 - $159,907
Professor: $149,247 - $255,852

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Linguistics may be found at linguistics.stanford.edu. Inquiries may be directed to [e-mail].

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bringadditional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonableaccommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should [e-mail].