"Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics"

Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics.

Haverford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics, with a primary specialization in Sociolinguistics, secondary specialization(s) (e.g., Syntax, Morphosyntax, among others) open. Haverford College Linguistics is part of the Tri-College Department of Linguistics, which also includes Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics and a proven track record of research in their area of specialization that demonstrates intellectual rigor and promise. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of the curriculum, from introductory courses in one or more core areas of linguistics to advanced seminars in their area of specialization. They will also advise and mentor undergraduates in senior thesis research on a wide range of topics. We seek candidates interested in thoughtful, creative, and engaged pedagogical practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to creating inclusive and intellectually challenging environments both in and out of classroom spaces where a diverse student body can learn and thrive. We also seek a candidate who will contribute to our growing department as we consider the ways this expansion position will enable us to enhance the role of sociolinguistic inquiry in our curriculum.

Haverford College embraces the teacher-scholar model and supports faculty research through programs and funding opportunities such as a pre-tenure sabbatical after a successful 3rd year review. The appointment begins July 1, 2026, with an expectation that all requirements for the PhD will be completed by August 31, 2026.

Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173327):

• Cover letter
• Current CV
• Teaching statement (3 pages maximum) which addresses the candidate's teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and teaching interests, including a list of courses the candidate would be interested in teaching
• Research statement (3 pages maximum) which describes their current research program, including their contributions to date as well as their plans for future research leading up to the tenure review
• A representative research writing sample
• Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.

All application materials must be submitted by October 16, 2025 via Interfolio.

Questions about the application process should be directed to hc-linguisticssearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.

For more information about Haverford and this position, please see here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-linguistics-additional-information

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.