Assistant or Associate Professor of Linguistics – The University of Texas at Austin

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor of Linguistics – The University of Texas at Austin

• Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Linguistics, College of Liberal Arts

• Appointment Type: Tenure-Track / Tenured Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Primary Specialization: Semantics and Pragmatics

• Related Research Areas: Syntax, Sounds, Psycholinguistics, Cognitive Science, Computational Linguistics, Language Documentation, Historical Linguistics, Sign Language Linguistics, Sociolinguistics

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Location: Austin, Texas, United States

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 – Review of Applications Begins

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027–2028 Academic Year

Overview of Role

The Department of Linguistics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

The search focuses on candidates whose primary teaching and research specialization is in Semantics and Pragmatics, with particular interest in scholars whose work connects with other major areas of Linguistics represented in the department.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct research in Semantics, Pragmatics, and related areas.

• Teach Linguistics courses at:

  • Lower-division undergraduate level

  • Upper-division undergraduate level

  • Graduate level

• Train and mentor the next generation of researchers in Semantics and Pragmatics.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary and collaborative research areas within Linguistics.

Related Research Areas

Candidates whose work interfaces with one or more of the following are especially relevant:

• Syntax

• Sounds / Phonology / Phonetics

• Psycholinguistics

• Cognitive Science

• Computational Linguistics

• Language Documentation

• Historical Linguistics

• Sign Language Linguistics

• Sociolinguistics

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

For Assistant Professor:

• All requirements for the Ph.D. in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or a related subfield must be completed by the time of appointment.

For Associate Professor:

• Ph.D. in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or a related subfield is required.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

4. Statement of Teaching Interests

5. List of Courses the Applicant Would Be Prepared to Teach

6. Evidence of Past Teaching Performance or Teaching Potential

7. Three Letters of Recommendation

8. Three Writing Samples

Application Process

• Faculty Position Page: https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/192569

• Review of Applications Begins: November 15, 2026

• Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair: Prof. Stephen Wechsler

• Email: wechsler@austin.utexas.edu