Syntax & Linguistics Scholar — Assistant Professor

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Syntax in the Linguistics Department, with an anticipated start date of August 8, 2027. Candidates should prepare to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and pursue an active research program in syntactic theory.

Responsibilities include research, teaching four courses per year (2-2), and participation in shared governance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Linguistics or related field.
• Active research program in syntax.
• Proven teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Work closely with graduate students.
• Conduct research in syntactic theory.
• Participate in shared governance of the department, college, and university.

Education

PhD in Linguistics or related field

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Syntax in the Linguistics Department, with an anticipated start date of August 8, 2027. Candidates should prepare to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and pursue an active research program in syntactic theory.

Responsibilities include research, teaching four courses per year (2-2), and participation in shared governance.