University or Organization: Yale University
Department: Linguistics
Job Location: Connecticut, USA
Web Address: https://ling.yale.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer, Historical Linguistics

Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics

Description:

The Department of Linguistics at Yale University is looking to hire a multi-year Lecturer in Historical Linguistics, with an initial 3-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2023, and the possibility of renewal for a second 3-year term. The Lecturer will offer introductory and advanced courses and advise student research in historical linguistics/language change at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year, plus advising responsibilities. The focus of the courses would be historical linguistics/language change, but the Lecturer will also offer other courses that help us meet the needs of our curriculum, which will be determined based on their areas of expertise. The position is open to any specialization within historical linguistics. We particularly welcome applications from people whose work focuses on sound change, Indigenous or endangered languages, and/or quantitative approaches to language change.

Qualifications:
The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree or have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of hire.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit an application through Interfolio at the link below. Applications should include the following materials:
– a cover letter
– a current CV
– a teaching statement describing the candidate’s perspective on teaching and mentoring, including their views and experiences relevant to teaching students from a range of backgrounds
– a research statement
– three representative pieces of research
– the names and email addresses of three referees
– evidence of teaching and advising excellence, such as syllabi or course evaluations

Timeline: To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 2, 2022. Review of applications will begin shortly thereafter. Later applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact information:
– For information about the position: Claire Bowern, Search Committee Chair (email address: claire.bowern(at)yale.edu)
– For application assistance: Julie Kinsella, Sr Administrative Assistant (email address: julie.kinsella(at)yale.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/115833
Contact Information:
Search Committee Chair Claire Bowern
Email: claire.bowern(at)yale.edu