Linguistics Lecturer

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Posted: 15-Apr-25

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Salary: 13,200.00 - 16,500.00

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Academic/Faculty
Social/Behavioral Sciences

Internal Number: 367726

The Institute of Linguistics is searching for a 33%, 9-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer. We are
seeking an innovative instructor and scholar to teach one course per semester (two per
academic year) within a subfield of linguistics (phonology, syntax or semantics). The courses will
be of three to four credits each.

Instructional duties include teaching assigned courses, assisting with material and assessment
design, holding office hours to assist and advise students, responding to student and
department inquiries, and participating in relevant training and meetings. This position requires
continued personal growth within the profession, keeping current with the field and broadening
knowledge and expertise.

Appointment Details
This is a 33%-time, annually renewable position over the nine-month academic year
(late-August to late-May). This position begins fall semester 2025. This is an academic
professional position at the rank of Lecturer, consistent with University policy and depending on qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching, course preparation, and course development (85%)

• Teach two courses per academic year (one per semester) in a defined subfield of
  linguistics (phonology, syntax or semantics), as assigned by the director
• Develop course content and syllabi
• Prepare course materials, attend class meetings and deliver course content\
• Evaluate student performance and submit grading
• Hold office hours and respond to student inquiries
• Serve as mentor and course leader to graduate students assigned to assist with classes
  (when applicable)

Service and professional development (15%)

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings
• Advise and mentor students
• Serve on student MA and PhD committees
• Participate in University workshops related to teaching, technology, diversity
  and inclusion, and other related topics.
• Participate in departmental service as assigned by the director, which could include
  organizing department, research, outreach events, and mentoring student groups, and
  program development
• Maintain active scholarship in the field of linguistics by reading relevant research, and
  attending workshops and conferences

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Linguistics or a related field
• At least three years of experience teaching linguistics at the university level
• Expertise in one of the following subfields of linguistics: phonology, syntax, semantics

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience teaching linguistics at the university level
• Experience teaching in one of the following subfields of linguistics: phonology, syntax,
  semantics
• Experience teaching classes in both syntax and phonology
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in both professional practices and as
  contributors to an inclusive working and learning environment

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