Assistant Professor of Linguistics (Corpus Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, or Psycholinguistics) North Carolina State University in United States

North Carolina State University is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics in the Department of English.

The position is open in specialization, with particular interest in candidates working in corpus linguistics (especially syntax, morphology, or the lexicon) or experimental sociolinguistics and/or experimental psycholinguistics. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate major and M.A. concentration through teaching, research, and service.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in Linguistics or a closely related field by August 2027; strong record of research and scholarly publication; demonstrated excellence in teaching; and experience in data-informed research. Related PhDs are welcome, and community outreach/engagement is a plus.

Institution: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

Application materials: CV, contact information for at least three professional references, and a cover letter addressed to Robin Dodsworth, Search Chair, referencing position number 00007112. Shortlisted candidates will later be asked for three letters of recommendation and additional materials; first-round interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

Deadline: applications should be received by 2026-11-01.

This is a faculty job opening rather than a student scholarship or studentship. No funding package, stipend, or tuition waiver is described in the post.