The Department of Cognitive Science (https://cogsci.jhu.edu/about/) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a three-year visiting faculty position in syntax and syntactic processing. The faculty member is expected to teach courses that will align with the department's educational mission as well as mentor undergraduate Cognitive Science majors and Linguistics minors. Preference will be given to an individual who can teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Theoretical Syntax and (Experimental) Language Processing as well as additional Linguistics and Psycholinguistics courses (e.g., interfaces including Morphology-Syntax, Syntax-Prosody; Acquisition of (Morpho-)Syntax, Codeswitching, Heritage Language, Neurolinguistics, etc.) as part of their teaching portfolio. The annual full-time teaching load for this position is 4 courses.
The start date for this position is July 1, 2024 or January 1, 2025, at the latest.
The search committee and Johns Hopkins University are committed to hiring candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
A Ph.D. is required in Linguistics or Cognitive Science and teaching experience is essential.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, diversity statement, teaching evaluations, up to three publications, and the names of at least three references via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
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Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.