pragmatics. We are particularly interested in candidates who can interface with any of our other major areas of research in syntax, sounds, psycholinguistics, cognitive science, computational linguistics, language documentation, historical linguistics, sign language linguistics, or sociolinguistics. Duties will include research, service, and teaching linguistics courses at all levels (lower- and upper-division undergraduate, and graduate) and training the next generation of researchers working on semantics and pragmatics. Qualifications Applicants at the Assistant Professor level must have completed all the requirements for the PhD in linguistics, cognitive science, or related subfield by time of appointment. A PhD in linguistics, cognitive science, or related subfield is required for consideration at the rank of Associate Professor. Application Instructions Applicants must upload a letter of application, a CV, a statement describing their research program, a statement of teaching interests (including a list of courses that the applicant would be prepared to teach), evidence of past teaching performance or teaching potential, three letters of recommendation, and three writing samples. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability. For further information, please contact: Prof. Stephen Wechsler, Search Committee Chair Email: wechsler@austin.utexas.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/192569 je-b50d6e41ea204aa5abf4131649538c94
