Phd In Humanities Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

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Posting Number

Posting Number PG194668EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Linguistics

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and credentials

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Core Business Hours Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; teaching and research schedule will vary

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Department

About the Department

One of ten departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, English offers a range of undergraduate majors and concentrations, minors, three masters programs (MA, MFA , and MSTC ), as well as one joint PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media ( CRDM ). We also offer many courses of interest to the University community as a whole, and we work with other units across campus — such as World Languages and Cultures, Africana Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Communication, and the College of Education — to furnish multidisciplinary opportunities for NC State students. Located in the Research Triangle Area in Raleigh, North Carolina, the English department consists of a large faculty, staff, and student body that prepares graduates for a variety of careers.

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The Department of English at North Carolina State University invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Linguistics. As a faculty member, you will contribute to our undergraduate major and M.A. concentration through teaching, research, and service.

The area of specialization is open; however, we are particularly interested in candidates specializing in either:

• corpus linguistics, with a focus on syntax, morphology, or the lexicon; or
• experimental sociolinguistics and/or experimental psycholinguistics.

If you are passionate about advancing linguistic research, committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship, and eager to contribute to a collaborative academic community, we encourage you to apply.

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

PhD in Linguistics or closely related field by August 2027

Other Required Qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, along with a strong record of research and scholarly publication.

Commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, as well as experience conducting data-informed research.

Preferred Qualifications

PhDs in related disciplines are encouraged to apply; however, the role includes teaching foundational courses in linguistics. Experience in, or a commitment to, community outreach and engagement.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 05/22/2026

Anticipated Close Date Applications should be received by November 1st.

Position Number 00007112

Position Type Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

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