Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University seeks to fill a one semester, fixed-term position in Linguistics, with a specialization in first language acquisition. The position will begin January 1, 2022 for the Spring semester of 2022, in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Rank is determined by highest degree with a Master’s degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be confirmed
by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire.

Teaching load will be 3 undergraduate courses: an upper level introduction to First Language Acquisition, and two sections of an upper level introduction to Linguistics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

ABD in linguistics or related field at the time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications

PhD or ABD in linguistics or related field at the time of appointment.

Research experience in linguistics and language acquisition, and a demonstrated record of teaching at the undergraduate level, preferably in the US. Candidates with research experience in other areas but with teaching first language acquisition will also be considered.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

a) a cover letter,

b) an updated CV,

c) a diversity statement, including any experience mentoring diverse students or faculty, or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence, and

d) the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees who will be sent an e-mail request for their letter of recommendation.

e) names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of Applications Begins On

08/16/2021

Department Statement

CAL Diversity Statement - The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.

Department Diversity - Statement has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College of Arts &Letters’ distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and values diversity and inclusion as essential to achieving excellence.  

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.