Position: Assistant Professor in Phonology, University of Southern California

The Department of Linguistics in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in theoretical phonology with an anticipated start date of Fall 2017. The department particularly welcomes applicants whose research incorporates the use of computational or quantitative approaches.

Duties include maintaining an active program of research, strong commitment to teaching and supervision at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and participating in the academic life of the department. Applicants must have a doctoral degree prior to start of appointment.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates are required to submit an electronic application at the USC application website from which the link can be found here: https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/73981. The applicant should upload a single file containing a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching dossier, writing samples, and the names of three referees that will be contacted by USC. Any questions may be directed to Rachel Walker, Phonology Search Chair, rwalker@usc.edu.

USC is an equal opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

 

Application deadline: December 1, 2016