Job Description

Assistant Professor (Sociolinguistics-Applied Linguistics) English

**FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**

The English Department of Hunter College, City University of New York invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociolinguistics/Applied Linguistics to begin August 2025. Area of specialization is open, but we particularly welcome candidates with expertise in ethnographic methods, multilingualism, and youth in K-12 educational settings.

We seek dynamic researchers and educators who will contribute to the life of the department and take an active role in shaping the future of our linguistics and rhetoric undergraduate concentration and MA English Adolescent Education program (taught in collaboration with the School of Education). Course assignments will include undergraduate courses in linguistics and sociolinguistics, and graduate courses on teaching multilingual learners in ELA classrooms. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop courses related to their specialty. The candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate or graduate level, pursue original scholarly research in their field, and participate in the administrative life of the department and the college.

Hunter College is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY). Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. More than 23,000 students currently attend Hunter, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 areas of study. Hunter Colleges English Department offers undergraduate and graduate courses in British, American, postcolonial and global literatures; literary theory and criticism; rhetoric, composition and linguistics; and creative writing. Our students and faculty come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique life experiences into our classrooms. The department is committed to an active engagement with the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

A PhD in Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field is required. We seek applicants who have exceptional promise or a strong record of achievement in research and teaching, and a commitment to working in multicultural and urban educational settings.

**COMPENSATION**

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Assistant Professor ($75,465-$99,532)

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website or and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters- also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (e, e, (a, i or 6), n, i.i,

1, -, _or <;:)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:

- cover letter, discussing research interests and teaching experience

- curriculum vitae

- list of three recommenders names, affiliations, and ranks

- dissertation or book abstract (1,000 words or less)

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

**CLOSING DATE**

The committeewill begin reviewing complete applications on December 2, 2024.The searchwill remain open, and screeningand review of applicationswill be ongoing-- until the position is filled.Applicationssubmittedafter the deadlinewill only be consideredif the position(s)remain open after initial round.

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29067

Location

Hunter College

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