Assistant Professor
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All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154691.Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Review of applications will commence on December 1, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Elaine Chun (ChunE@mailbox.sc.edu).
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | FAC00211PO23 |
Advertised Title | Assistant Professor |
Campus | Columbia |
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences |
Department | CAS Linguistics Program |
Advertised Salary Range | We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. |
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC |
Part/Full Time | Full Time |
Hours per Week | 40 |
Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE) |
Basis | 9 months |
Work County | Richland |
Tenure Information | Tenure-Track/Tenured |
Job Search Category | Faculty |
About USC
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Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for two full time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2024. As an independent, interdepartmental unit of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Linguistics Program has core and affiliated faculty with tenure in Anthropology, English Language & Literature, Languages, Literatures & Cultures, Philosophy, and Psychology; it has affiliated faculty in the English Programs for Internationals, Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Education. At the graduate level, the Linguistics Program offers an MA and PhD in Linguistics, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Undergraduate students may pursue the new Linguistics concentration in the Languages, Literatures & Cultures BA. For more information, please visit: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/linguistics/index.php. |
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Required Education and Experience | Candidates must have a PhD in Linguistics or closely related field by the start of the appointment and a demonstrated promise of excellence in teaching and research. |
Preferred Qualifications | The program particularly encourages applicants with a primary or secondary specialization in computational linguistics, English historical linguistics, linguistic anthropology, psycholinguistics, or sociolinguistics. Outstanding applicants in other subfields will also be considered. |
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date | 08/16/2024 |
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Job Open Date | 10/11/2023 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicant | All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154691.Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Review of applications will commence on December 1, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Elaine Chun (ChunE@mailbox.sc.edu). This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. |
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/154691 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References and Contact Information
- Other Supporting Documents
- Research Portfolio
- Resume
- Teaching Portfolio
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement