Linguistics - Assistant Professor (Phonology)

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The Department of Linguistics at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in phonology at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 1, 2025.  Secondary specializations in one or more of the following areas will be considered an asset: computational linguistics, fieldwork, indigenous languages, laboratory phonology, language acquisition, language variation and change, morphology, phonetics, psycholinguistics, and/or underdocumented languages.

General qualifications are a PhD in linguistics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the area(s) of specialization. Duties will include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching in phonology and other areas, and graduate research guidance. All McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, teaching evaluations (if available), and two writing samples. Regarding letters of recommendation, once your application materials have been submitted, you will be notified via Workday to provide contact information for three referees. At a later date, these referees may be contacted by Workday to upload their reference letters.

Deadline for applications: January 13, 2025.

Apply here:  https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill_Careers/job/Penfield-1085/Assistant-Professor_JR0000061575 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in English, which requires communication in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is an asset.

McGill University is located on the unceded territory of Tiohtià:ke, now known as Montréal; the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is the traditional custodian of these lands and waters.

Inquiries about this position can be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Morgan Sonderegger ([email protected]). For further information about our department, please visit: https://www.mcgill.ca/linguistics/ 

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.