The Department of Linguistics at Stanford University announces a search for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, with a starting date of September 1, 2008, as one in a series of anticipated appointments. Applications are invited in any area of linguistics. The department particularly values research which integrates insights from different subfields of linguistics and from other disciplines, bringing a variety of types of evidence to bear on the development of theories of language and language use. Duties include teaching and advising at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and maintaining an active research program. Candidates should hold the Ph.D. in linguistics or a related field by the starting date. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
For full consideration, HARD-COPY applications must be received by Tuesday, November 27, 2007; applications sent by e-mail will NOT be accepted. Applications should include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations (if available), up to three representative samples of published or unpublished work, and the names and e-mail addresses of three or four references. All applicants should also arrange for their letters of reference to be sent directly to the Search Committee. Send materials to:
Search Committee(Reference letters may also be sent by e-mail care of )
Department of Linguistics
Stanford University
Margaret Jacks Hall, Building 460
Stanford, CA 94305-2150 USA
(Tel: +1-650-723-4284; Fax: +1-650-723-5666)
E-mail inquiries should be directed to the Department Manager, Nikhila Pai, .
The Department's web page is: http://www-linguistics.stanford.edu/
Other useful links:
A listing of academic jobs in Northern California: the HERC web site
Stanford's Faculty Recruitment Office
Resources for prospective faculty at Stanford