Assistant Professor, Linguistics (open area)

Department: WCAS Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University seeks to fill a full-time tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of September 1, 2027. We are looking for candidates who pursue an integrated approach to the scientific study of language, utilizing experimental, computational, and/or data-intensive approaches to inform linguistic theory and its applications. The candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary community including researchers from cognitive neuroscience, computer science, philosophy, psychology, and speech science. We seek candidates with a forward-looking research program that holds the promise of future external funding.

To receive fullest consideration, applications should arrive by December 1st, 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Psychology (or a related field) by the start date.

Please include:

• a CV (including contact information and links to written work);
• statements of research and teaching interests;
• teaching evaluations (if available);
• the names of three references (with their contact information).

References will be contacted only for candidates who advance past the initial screening.

Email inquiries may be directed to Sid Horton, Chair at whorton@northwestern.edu. Visit https://linguistics.northwestern.edu/about/open-positions/ for further information and application instructions.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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