Assistant Professor Tenure Track Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Assistant Professor Tenure Track Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Phonological Development Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science College of Arts and Sciences
The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor Tenuretrack in phonological development. The position is expected to begin on August 16 2025. Applicants for this position should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics Cognitive Science Psychology or a related field. The Ph.D. must be in hand prior to the start of the appointment. We seek individuals who demonstrate the drive and vision to develop an innovative cutting edge and internationally recognized research program in phonological development. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate level language acquisition and phonology courses as well as undergraduate courses on first language development. The candidate is expected to teach a subset of the following courses: Introduction to Linguistics Science of Language Introduction to Phonology First Language Acquisition Second Language Acquisition graduate level phonology and Acquisition of Phonology. They will also be expected to offer graduate seminars in areas of their specialization. Other duties include supervision of graduate students undergraduate advising involvement in curricular development and performance of service at departmental college and university levels. The candidate will be leading the Phonology Laboratory. It is desirable that applicants will be likely to attract significant external grants to fund their research.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:We are seeking an exceptional candidate in Phonological Development. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics Cognitive Science or a related field have a strong research program in Phonological Development and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in phonology language acquisition and general linguistics.
Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at UD: The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware is within the College Arts and Sciences. The department runs an internationally renowned Ph.D. program in Linguistics a Masters degree program in Linguistics and Cognitive Science a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. The department also offers via a universitywide Cognitive Science Committee an interdisciplinary certificate in Cognitive Science as part of graduate degrees across schools and departments. The department is part of a universitywide Cognitive Science community and participates in a new Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Neuroscience which the candidate can engage in. The department also has ties to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Research can also be conducted at the University of Delaware Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging an 11600 square foot research facility houses a Siemens 3T Magnetom Prisma scanner equipped with stateoftheart MRcompatible visual and auditory stimulation equipment eyetracking response devices and physiological measurement hardware.
TheCollege of Arts and Sciencesat the University of Delawareoffers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction research and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than 30 centers programs and institutes the College serves over 7000 undergraduate students and 1000 graduate students with CAS majors but also every single University student through foundational course work. The Colleges 580 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts humanities social sciences and natural sciences and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local national and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $30million and growing the College currently houses several large interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIHand NSF.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on January 24 2025. Applicants should upload a letter of application curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at time of application submission. For additional information please contact Professor Arild Hestvik
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.
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