Cornell University, Department of Linguistics

Position ID:
Cornell-Department of Linguistics-VL2425 [#26978, WDR-00042365]
Position Title: 
Visiting Lecturer
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Linguistics / Historical, Sociolinguistics
Appl Deadline:
2024/03/15 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2024/01/10, finished 2024/07/10, listed until 2024/03/15)
Position Description:
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*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

Visiting Lecturer 2024-2025
Department of Linguistics
College of Arts & Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

The Department of Linguistics at Cornell University invites applications for a one-year visiting lectureship in Linguistics. The lecturer will teach three courses per semester that will include Introduction to Linguistics (in both the fall and spring semesters), Introduction to Historical Linguistics (in the spring), and Language and Society (in the fall).  The two remaining undergraduate courses will be determined on the basis of the Department’s needs and the candidate’s expertise.
 
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Linguistics in hand prior to the start of the appointment, a strong background in historical linguistics, and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
 
To apply, please submit a cover letter, a teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and teaching evaluations (if available) to Academic Jobs Online.  We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.

Pay range: $11,750 per course. 
Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

Applications should be submitted by March 15, 2024 to receive fullest consideration. 



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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Teaching Evaluations (optional)
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://linguistics.cornell.edu/
email address
 
203 Morrill Hall
159 Central Avenue
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-4701