VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LINGUISTICS

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Linguistics for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position involves teaching several courses in linguistics, including Introduction to Linguistics, managing discussion sections, and contributing to the Department of Linguistics. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Linguistics, demonstrating excellence in teaching. Screening begins June 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Linguistics required by start date.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in general linguistics.
• Record of excellence in teaching linguistics at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Linguistics and other linguistics courses.
• Manage a total of six lecture courses per year.
• Teach associated discussion sections.

Skills

Teaching in linguistics

Education

Ph.D. in Linguistics

Job description

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LINGUISTICSRequisition # 75635Position Basics

Type of Position	OTHER
Advertising Ends on:	Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:	Monday, June 2nd, 2025
College:	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:	Linguistics

Salary

Salary:

Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status:	Full Time
Position Description:	The Department of Linguistics in the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at The University of Iowa seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Linguistics for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Linguistics (lecture and discussion sections), Language and Formal Reasoning, Structure of English, and Topics in Linguistics (in the area of their research interest). The anticipated teaching load, subject to change, is six lecture courses per year, along with discussion sections associated with Intro to Linguistics. How to Apply: Apply online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Refer to requisition #73635. Applications must include the following: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Screening begins June 6, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled, with interviews conducted by Zoom. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Education Requirement:	Candidates must hold a Ph.D. with a specialization in a relevant area of Linguistics awarded by the start date.
Required Qualifications:	PhD in Linguistics, in hand by the time of the appointment Ability to teach undergraduate courses in general linguistics Record of excellence in teaching linguistics at the undergraduate level
Desirable Qualifications:	Experience teaching large format courses, including TA supervision Expertise in syntax, semantics, and/or TESL

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest

Number of References: 3

Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references selected will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.

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Contact Information

Contact:

Amanda B Powers - [e-mail] Clas-Wrld Lng, Lit, & Cultures Phillips Hall 16 North Clinton Street PH Iowa City, IA 52242 Department URL: https://linguistics.uiowa.edu/

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