Assistant Professor - Semantics - Linguistics
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100–$132,900 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027
Application Deadline
Open date: August 24, 2026 Next review date:Monday, Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, has been authorized to make an appointment in semantics. The position will be filled at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track). Duties will include teaching (up to three courses per year); undergraduate and graduate advising and supervision of student research; development of a successful and original research program; and service contributions. Candidates with a research specialization in formal semantics and a broad intellectual engagement in linguistics are encouraged to apply. The department seeks applicants with a research focus in formal semantics as applied to human languages, whether spoken or signed. We especially welcome candidates whose research connects with crosslinguistic inquiry or provides a clear future pathway to such connections. The department welcomes additional research interests or skills that will contribute to the intellectual life of a broad linguistics community. Connections to areas such as experimental linguistics, pragmatics, and/or language documentation are welcomed. The successful candidate will be expected to teach general linguistics courses as well as courses in formal semantics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to provide research mentoring, as well as to participate in service to the department, university, and field. The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website. Department: https://lx.berkeley.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application. Preferred qualificationsPhD or equivalent international degree by the start date. We seek candidates with (1) demonstrated research accomplishments in formal semantics and potential for future accomplishments; (2) the ability to teach in formal semantics and to mentor students in semantics who are working with various languages, including with data from language description and documentation; (3) the ability to teach general linguistics courses; (4) demonstrated breadth and ability to make connections outside their area of specialization across intellectually diverse communities of faculty and students; (5) a track record or potential in service, potentially including efforts to create inclusive climates and support the success of students and other academics. Applicants are encouraged to address all five criteria in their application materials.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, overall research program, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program. Statement of Service - 1 page maximum. Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers, create inclusive climates, and increase participation of academics in your field. Selected Recent or Current Work - A publication or draft Selected Recent or Current Work - A publication or draft Selected Recent or Current Work - A publication or draft Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form. Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Names of 3 references whom we might contact if the candidate remains under consideration after the initial round of review Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05458 Help contact:lingmgr@berkeley.edu