The Department of Linguistics, McGill University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in syntax or semantics at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2016. The Department welcomes applications from candidates whose research agenda complements the existing strengths of the Department, including candidates whose work draws on data obtained through experimental, quantitative, or computational methods or field methods. General qualifications are a PhD in linguistics or a related discipline and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the area(s) of specialization. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate research guidance and administrative responsibilities.
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, all materials should be submitted by: Friday, November 6, 2015.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. English is the language of instruction at McGill; knowledge of French is an asset.
McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification.
Interested candidates should submit an application consisting of a letter of introduction, a curriculum vita, a research statement, a teaching statement, samples of research, and teaching evaluations (if available). Applicants should also arrange for three referees to submit letters of reference.
The application must be uploaded directly to the application website below (position ID: McGill Linguistics ASSTPROF LING #6070). The letters of reference should also be uploaded to the application website.
Prof. Bernhard Schwarz Chair, Search Committee Department of Linguistics McGill University 1085 ave Docteur-Penfield Montreal (Que) Canada H3A 1A7
