Assistant Professor

Full Time

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa seeks to hire a linguist focused on Spanish sociolinguistics. The ideal candidate will have primary expertise in sociolinguistics, focused on the Spanish-speaking world, Spanish-speaking communities within other non-Spanish dominant contexts, and/or Spanish in contact, and will have a strong record of research and teaching to complement and/or expand existing areas of focus in the department. The appointment will be a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, effective August 20, 2025.

We particularly encourage candidates with a collaborative approach who envision themselves working with theoreticians and experimentalists in a variety of fields, and who can situate their study of sociolinguistics across diverse contexts. There are many opportunities to contribute to programs committed to cross-disciplinary inquiry, develop ties to language scientists across the university, and establish contacts with the broader Iowa community through outreach and engagement activities. Candidates from outside the United States are also encouraged to apply. Please contact the Chair of the search committee regarding eligibility.

To apply, please visit jobs.uiowa.edu and reference Requisition #75289. The application materials must include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a maximum of three sample publications, and three letters of recommendation. Screening begins November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary Zoom interviews will be conducted in December.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check and credential/education verification.

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Education Requirement:       

PhD in Linguistics, Linguistic Anthropology, Spanish, or a related field, in hand by August 20, 2025

Required Qualifications:       

A record of successful research involving contemporary sociolinguistic theories applied to Spanish-speaking communities

Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociolinguistics and general Spanish linguistics, as well as graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization in English and Spanish

Desirable Qualifications:      

Quantitative or qualitative expertise in current research methods in sociolinguistics (such as, but not limited to sociophonetics, discourse analysis, ethnography, linguistic anthropology, variationist approaches)

Research that examines one or more other domains of linguistics (e.g., morphosyntax, semantics, phonology, and prosody)

Research with a focus on bilingual/multilingual contexts

Contact:

Thomas D Koeppel - thomas-koeppel@uiowa.edu
Clas-Clas Administration
Schaeffer Hall
20 East Washington Street
202 SH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://spanish-portuguese.uiowa.edu/

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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.

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