Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in Semantics/Pragmatics - Department of Linguistics at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor in Semantics/Pragmatics




Department of Linguistics



University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor position in Semantics/Pragmatics. The appointment will be a full-time, nine-month position. Renewal of position is possible and contingent on availability of funding, strong enrollments, and strong performance reviews. The target start date of appointment is August 16, 2025.


Position overview:


Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, offering courses in semantic theory, pragmatics, and general linguistics; and to maintain an active an independent research agenda in semantics/pragmatics. The budgeted salary for this position is $68,000, for a 9-month service basis.


Required Qualifications:


PhD in hand or ABD status in Linguistics or a related field, with specialization in semantics/pragmatics by start of appointment. Candidates who are ABD at the time of appointment may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. Research effectiveness or potential for research effectiveness in the field of semantics/pragmatics. A commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship, including a commitment to teaching semantic theory. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence, including but not limited to: student evaluations, teaching observations and teaching portfolios


Preferred Qualifications :

• PhD in hand by the time of appointment


• Evidence of a strong research program and trajectory, including, but not limited to:
  publications in highly prestigious peer-reviewed journals
  well-placed conference presentations


• Expertise in areas that complement the existing strengths of the unit, such as experimental or computational approaches to semantics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, and the syntax-semantics interface

Application Procedures & Deadline Information


To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 25, 2025. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae,statement of teaching and research interests, up to three representative publications or writing samples,evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information or Interfolio ID for three professional references, who may be contacted by HR for letters at a later date.


For further information about this specific position, please contact Jonathan MacDonald at jonmacd@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.


The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.


The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1029788
Job Category: Faculty
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