Tenure-Track Linguistics Educator in English

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English: Linguistics to begin August 2027. The position is in the Department of English within the College of Arts and Letters and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Linguistics, as well as literature courses for majors and General Education.

The successful candidate will contribute to the General Education program, mentor students, and participate in service and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Linguistics or related field by Aug 31, 2027.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching in Linguistics and Literature.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in publishing in Linguistics.
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in departmental, university, or professional service in support of Linguistics and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory, advanced, and graduate courses in Linguistics to English majors and minors, SEED majors and minors, and Linguistics minors; contribute to the General Education program.
• Offer literature courses for majors and minors and in the General Education program; participate in curriculum development.

Education

PhD in Linguistics or related field by Aug 31, 2027

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English: Linguistics to begin August 2027. The position is in the Department of English within the College of Arts and Letters and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Linguistics, as well as literature courses for majors and General Education.

The successful candidate will contribute to the General Education program, mentor students, and participate in service and scholarly activity.