Assistant Professor of English – Linguistics – James Madison University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English – Linguistics – James Madison University

• Institution: James Madison University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English, College of Arts and Letters

• Job ID: 20002312

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Linguistics

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience; exact salary not specified

• Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Open Date: September 22, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 – Review of Applications Begins

• Expected Start Date: August 2027 Pasted text Pasted text

Overview of Role

The Department of English at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Linguistics.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate, advanced, and graduate-level Linguistics courses while also contributing to Literature and General Education teaching within the English curriculum. Pasted text

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach introductory, advanced, and graduate Linguistics courses.

• Teach students in:

  • English majors and minors

  • Linguistics minor

  • Pre-Professional Secondary Education programs

  • General Education

• Contribute Literature courses for English majors and minors.

• Maintain an active publication agenda in Linguistics.

• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service. Pasted text

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Linguistics or a related field by August 31, 2027.

• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in:

  • Teaching Linguistics

  • Teaching Literature

  • Publishing in Linguistics

  • Academic and professional service

Additional Considerations:

• Interest or experience in interdisciplinary minors within the College of Arts and Letters.

• Ability to teach Histories of English.

• Commitment to building a supportive and welcoming scholarly environment. Pasted text

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

3. Cover Letter

4. Professional Writing Sample

5. Names and Contact Information for Three References Pasted text

Application Process

• Application Deadline / Review Begins: November 1, 2026

• Job ID: 20002312

• Applications should be submitted through the James Madison University online careers portal.

• Employment is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.