Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

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Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Linguistics - 311800
Posting Open Date	10/01/2026
Application Deadline	11/02/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Position Type	Permanent Faculty
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Appointment Type	Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID	FAC0006134
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date	07/01/2027

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of Linguistics is an undergraduate and graduate academic unit in the College of Arts and Sciences whose primary purpose is to make new discoveries concerning the nature and history of human languages and to communicate the results of the field through teaching, research, and service. The Department offers undergraduate and masters programs in linguistics, with emphasis on phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, and historical linguistics, and a joint MA/PhD program in Hispanic Linguistics in conjunction with the Department of Romance Studies.
Position Summary	The Department of Linguistics is recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Syntax/Semantics and Language Documentation. The responsibilities of this position include maintaining an active research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising undergraduate honors theses and MA theses, and contributing service to the department and/or university. This position carries our regular teaching load for faculty with an active research agenda: two courses per semester.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Candidates must have a PhD in Linguistics or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Research expertise in syntax, semantics, or the syntax/semantics interface, along with experience in language documentation and/or linguistic fieldwork sufficient to advise student thesis projects in documentation or fieldwork.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions	Please provide an additional writing sample; two are required. Upload the additional writing sample under “Other Document.” Upload only a statement of teaching philosophy; no evaluations are required.
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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Brian Hsu, Associate Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email	[email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.  If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Document
4. List of References
5. Writing/research Sample
6. Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
7. Research Statement

Optional Documents

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1. * What is your highest degree/degree level?
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