Assistant Professor in Phonology

Seattle, WA

Oct 09, 2026

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Phonology, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment with a 3 year renewable term.

The base salary range for this position will be $7,079 - $10,600 per monthper month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The Linguistics Department hosts a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to the study of language as a natural phenomenon. The Department has 19 faculty members, 142 undergraduate majors, 25 PhD students, 87 MS students and a sizable number of ASL and Linguistics minors.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applications are encouraged from scholars specializing in phonology whose research complements and builds on the existing strengths of our department. We especially encourage applications from scholars who work on languages other than English (including signed languages, endangered or under-studied languages, and stigmatized linguistic varieties), employ laboratory-based approaches, and/or conduct fieldwork. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, conduct independent research, and supervise student research.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree, or foreign equivalent, in Linguistics or a related field, in hand by the end of July 2027.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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