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How much do linguistics faculty jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for linguistics faculty in the United States is $58,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a linguistics faculty?

Linguistics faculty are university or college professors who teach courses and conduct research in the field of linguistics, the scientific study of language. They may specialize in areas such as syntax, phonetics, sociolinguistics, or language acquisition. Linguistics faculty often advise students, publish scholarly articles, and participate in academic conferences. Their work helps advance understanding of how languages are structured, used, and evolve over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a linguistics faculty?

To thrive as a Linguistics Faculty, you need an advanced degree in linguistics or a related field, a solid research background, and teaching experience at the college level. Familiarity with linguistic analysis software, corpus tools, and learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas) is typically required. Strong communication, mentorship, and intercultural skills help foster student engagement and collaboration with colleagues. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering effective instruction, advancing research, and contributing to the academic community.

What are some common challenges faced by linguistics faculty, and how can new faculty members effectively navigate them?

Linguistics Faculty often encounter challenges such as balancing research, teaching, and administrative duties, as well as staying current with advancements in the field. New faculty members may also need to develop engaging curricula that accommodate diverse student backgrounds and interests. To navigate these challenges, it's helpful to seek mentorship from experienced colleagues, actively participate in departmental meetings, and allocate dedicated time for research and course preparation. Building collaborative relationships with peers both within and outside the department can also foster a supportive work environment and open up interdisciplinary research opportunities.

What is the difference between Linguistics Faculty vs Speech-Language Pathologist?

AspectLinguistics FacultySpeech-Language Pathologist
Required CredentialsDoctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Linguistics or related fieldMaster's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and ASHA certification
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, research institutionsHospitals, clinics, schools, private practice
Industry UsageAcademia, research, higher educationHealthcare, rehabilitation, educational support
Common Search/ComparisonAcademic roles, research positionsClinical practice, therapy roles

While both roles involve language and communication, Linguistics Faculty primarily focus on teaching and research within academic institutions, whereas Speech-Language Pathologists work directly with patients to diagnose and treat speech and language disorders in healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Linguistics Faculty job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,415 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Adjunct Assistant or Associate Professor - Ph.D. Program in Linguistics

City University of New York

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$166 - $179/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

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City University of New York rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

290th of 620 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Adjunct Assistant or Associate Professor - Ph.D. Program in Linguistics

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at CUNY, the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center's commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni-who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City's intellectual and cultural life.

The Ph.D. Program in Linguistics is seeking an adjunct instructor for Language Technology, a three-credit graduate course offered in Fall 2026.

Language Technology is the third course in the program's computational linguistics sequence, taken by master's and PhD students. Students entering the course have a solid foundation in Python development, prior exposure to core concepts in speech and language processing, and some grounding in machine learning. The course builds on this foundation, introducing students to large-scale, end-user language technology applications and to modern neural network modeling techniques.

The instructor of record will teach fourteen lectures over the semester and be responsible for all student assessment and grading. We're especially interested in candidates with experience teaching speech and language processing, who are excited to collaborate with program faculty to refine the existing curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.

COMPENSATION

$120.83/hr - $129.75/hr (Hourly rate will increase to $125.06/hr - $134.29/hr as of 9/1/26 per the PSC contract).

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32591

Location: Graduate Center

Job Type: Part-Time

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