Open Rank Faculty Position in Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in theoretical syntax with an anticipated start date of Fall 2023. All candidates at the level of Assistant, Associate or full Professor will be considered. The department welcomes applicants with additional expertise in areas that interface with syntactic theory. 

Duties include maintaining an active program of research, strong commitment to teaching and supervision at the graduate and undergraduate level, and participating in the academic life of the department. A doctoral degree is required by the time of appointment.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link at the top or bottom of this page.  The applicant should upload a single file containing a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and three sample research papers or articles. The department welcomes remarks on diversity, equity and inclusion in the candidate’s teaching and/or research statements.  Please also provide the names and email addresses of three referees that may be contacted by USC.  Review of applications will begin November 15th and continue until the position is filled. 

Any questions may be directed to Andrew Simpson, Syntax Search Committee Chair, [email protected]

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.