Assistant Professor, Linguistics (open area)
Northwestern University
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 08:09 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 15 Nov, 08:39 ET
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Assistant Professor, Linguistics
Northwestern University
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Pursue an integrated approach to the scientific study of language.
- Utilize experimental, computational, and/or data-intensive approaches to inform linguistic theory and its applications.
- Contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community including researchers from cognitive neuroscience, computer science, philosophy, psychology, and speech science.
- Maintain a forward-looking research program that holds the promise of future external funding.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D. in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Psychology (or a related field) by the start date.
Qualifications
- 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.
Application Process
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission.
- Prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files.
- Ensure all information is entered correctly and accurately, as there will be no opportunity for online revision after submission.
- 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.
- All required fields in the application form must be filled before submitting.
- Incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Applications should arrive by December 1st, 2026 for fullest consideration.
Salary and Benefits
- Expected base pay range: $95,000 - $125,000 (for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, subject to negotiation).
- Benefits package includes: 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; retirement savings options; and wellness programs.