Tenure-Track Formal Semantics in Linguistics

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; 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) in semantics. duties include teaching up to three courses per year, undergraduate and graduate advising, and developing an independent research program.

The successful candidate will teach general linguistics and seminars in formal semantics, mentor students, and contribute to service in the department and wider field. Start date July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) required at time of application.
• PhD or equivalent international degree by the start date preferred.
• Demonstrated research in formal semantics and ability to teach in semantics and general linguistics.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to three courses per year;
• Advise and supervise undergraduate and graduate students;
• Develop a successful and original research program;
• Provide service contributions to the department, university, and field.

Education

PhD (or equivalent international degree)

PhD by start date

Job description

The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in semantics. duties include teaching up to three courses per year, undergraduate and graduate advising, and developing an independent research program.

The successful candidate will teach general linguistics and seminars in formal semantics, mentor students, and contribute to service in the department and wider field. Start date July 1, 2027.