Assistant Professor of Linguistics Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Professor of Linguistics – Tenure Track

The Department of English at North Carolina State University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track position in Linguistics. Faculty members contribute to the undergraduate major and M.A. concentration through teaching, research, and service.

Essential Duties

Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in foundational and specialty courses in Linguistics.

Conduct research, publish findings, and communicate results. The area of specialization is open; we particularly seek candidates with expertise in either corpus linguistics (focused on syntax, morphology, or the lexicon) or experimental sociolinguistics and/or experimental psycholinguistics.

Engage in service to the department, college, and university.

Qualifications

PhD in Linguistics by August 2027.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong record of research and scholarly publication.
Commitment to high‑quality undergraduate and graduate instruction and experience conducting data‑informed research.
PhDs in related disciplines are encouraged if the candidate can teach foundational courses.
Experience or commitment to community outreach and engagement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account
Retirement programs
Disability and life insurance plans
Accident plan
Paid time off and other leave programs
Twelve holidays each year
Tuition assistance and academic assistance
Childcare benefits and wellness & recreation membership

Equal Opportunity Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 for assistance.

Final candidates are subject to criminal, sex‑offender, credit, and motor‑vehicle checks. NC State University participates in E‑Verify in compliance with federal law.