Tenure Line Assistant Professor Position in Linguistics

at Northwestern University

The Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University seeks to fill a
tenure-line assistant professor position with a start date of September 1,
2018. We are looking for candidates with research and teaching interests in
meaning, broadly construed. We are particularly interested in candidates
whose research program includes cognitive, computational, and/or social
approaches. The successful candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary
community of researchers in the science of language, including computer
science, philosophy, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and speech science.

To receive fullest consideration, applications should be uploaded by *December
1, 2017*. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Cognitive Science,
Computer Science, Psychology, or a related field by the start date. Please
include a CV (including contact information), statements of research and
teaching interests, reprints or other written work, teaching evaluations
(if available), and the names of three references (with their contact
information). References will separately receive upload instructions after
you have submitted your application (letters of reference should arrive as
close as December 1st as possible).

The Department is strongly committed to enhancing diversity, equity and
inclusion in all aspects – including, but not limited to, race/ethnicity,
and gender, as well as disability, sexual orientation, and gender
expression and identity. We encourage applications from candidates that
share this vision.

E-mail inquiries should be directed to Matt Goldrick
<matt-goldrick@northwestern.edu>, Chair.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with
disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the United States.

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