Assistant Professor - Iranian Linguistics
Posting Number: req20637
Department: Linguistics
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona Department of Linguistics in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty position in Iranian linguistics at the Assistant Professor level beginning in 2025.
The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in any subfield of linguistics, with a strong specialization in Iranian linguistics specifically.
This is an endowed position, the Elahe Omidyar Mir-Djalali Professorship in Iranian Linguistics, and based on the requirements of the endowment, the applicant must be a native or near native speaker of Persian (Farsi, Dari, Tajiki).
The successful applicant will teach courses in the Department of Linguistics, conduct research, and engage in service and outreach activities. Engagement with the Graduate Program in Persian and Iranian Studies is also desirable.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
The successful applicant will teach two three-unit
courses per semester, advise and direct students, supervise graduate teaching
and research assistants as needed, and serve on institutional committees at all
levels as needed. In addition, the successful applicant will conduct and
disseminate original research in their areas of specialization.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in any sub-field of linguistics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information
Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Mike Hammond
hammond@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload, Cover letter, CV, 1 page teaching statement, 1 pg research statement, and 3 letters of reference.
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