Job Location: Irvine, California, USA
Web Address: https://www.langsci.uci.edu/
Job Title: Language Science Lecturer
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Phonology; Sociolinguistics; Syntax

Other Specialties: applied Language Science, corpus linguistics, bilingualism, theoretical linguistics

Description:

The Department of Language Science has an open position(s) for a qualified Lecturer/Lecturers. Applicants to be considered will serve as Lecturer(s) as early as September 2025. Qualified applicants will need to be able to teach one or more courses each quarter (possibly up to nine courses in the academic year) in areas of language science including theoretical linguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, bilingualism, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, corpus linguistics, and applied language science. There may be the opportunity to teach one or more of the courses online.

These positions may be available during the Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and/or Spring 2026 based on departmental needs. We are seeking candidates with strong teaching credentials who can contribute to the quality of our undergraduate Language Science program and potentially contribute to our research program. The number of courses available varies by quarter and year. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

The review process will begin on March 21, 2025, and screening will continue until positions are filled, with a final closing date of February 6, 2026. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. If you would like to be considered after that time and the lecturer position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

This term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement available here:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

If selected, first-time Language Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.

Appointments vary based on need and availability. The service period for the academic year, three quarters. Academic calendars may be found here: http://www.reg.uci.edu/navigation/calendars.html

For consideration, please submit
a) Curriculum Vitae
b) Cover Letter
c) Teaching Statement
d) Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
e) Teaching Evaluations
f) Three letters of recommendation

Submit materials via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09494

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09494
Contact Information:
Department Analyst Tamara Hoksbergen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 949-824-1207