Assistant Professor In Semantics And Pragmatics

Assistant Professor in Semantics and PragmaticsThe Department of Linguistics at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey – New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track position in Linguistics with a focus on Semantics and Pragmatics, at the level of Assistant Professor. The position will begin on September 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will engage in a rich and productive research program in semantics and pragmatics, teach and advise students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and perform scholarly service for the benefit of the department, university, and field.
Rutgers University – New Brunswick is committed to celebrating the ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of the Rutgers Community. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in developing a research program that forges connections beyond their immediate specialization and who are committed to creating inclusive research and learning opportunities.
QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience: The candidate must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Linguistics, with a dissertation specializing in Semantics, by August 31, 2025.
Application InstructionsApplications should include a cover letter (2 pages maximum), a CV, a research statement (5 pages maximum), a statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum), teaching evaluations (unabridged), up to 4 samples of research papers, and 3-4 letters of reference. An optional statement outlining the candidate's efforts and commitment to supporting diversity and inclusivity in linguistics and the university (2 pages maximum) may also be included. The cover letter should include the names, affiliations, and email addresses of the applicant's letter writers.
For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by November 15, 2024, to https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/236213.
Inquiries about the search should be sent to ******** .
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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