Assistant Professor of Linguistics

Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Department: Linguistics
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Full-time, Non-tenure track, 3-year renewable contract
Start Date: Fall 2026
Posting Close Date: February 15, 2026
Salary: $60,000 (9-month academic year) + potential summer teaching compensation, $5,000 moving allowance, signing bonus

Position Overview

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in the Linguistics major/minor.

• Opportunity to teach in graduate programs.

• Appointment comprises 85% teaching and 15% service.

• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental service.

• Focus on Sociocultural, Anthropological, and Interactional Linguistics (SAIL), with potential bridging to Computational Linguistics.

• Courses may include: Language in US Society, Language & Gender, Ethnicity, Race & Language, Language & Social Media, World Language Policies, Language & Culture, or candidate’s area of expertise.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Linguistics or closely related field by start of appointment.

• Minimum two years of university-level teaching experience.

• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred / Ideal:

• Experience with innovative teaching technologies, online and in-person modalities.

• Ability to support student internships, practicum, and curriculum development.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Application Materials

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (including fostering inclusive classroom environments)

• Writing Sample(s)

• Optional: Syllabus/Syllabi, Teaching/Course Evaluations

• Contact information for three references (letters requested later for finalists)

Full consideration deadline: February 15, 2026

Contact for questions:
Boulder Campus Human Resources – Recruiting@colorado.edu