Assistant Professor (Applied Linguistics) at University of Massachusetts Boston

Assistant Professor (Applied Linguistics) job at University of Massachusetts Boston. Boston, MA.

University of Massachusetts Boston
Department of Applied Linguistics

Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics with specialization in Multilingual Education

The Applied Linguistics Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 1, 2026. We seek a colleague who will contribute through research, teaching, and service to our commitment to engaging and including culturally diverse audiences in higher education and the New England public school community.

Required Experience and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or a relevant field by August 31, 2026, and a clear, relevant research agenda.

We are seeking a scholar with over 3 years of teaching experience in higher education, along with leadership and curriculum development roles in bilingual K-12 settings (dual language, bilingual, or ESL classrooms). The candidate will engage school communities in collaborative teaching and research activities aimed at producing rigorous academic publications, securing external funding, providing professional development for teachers, and influencing policy. The candidate will advocate for multilingual students and minoritized communities as a scholar, educator, and community-engaged partner by maintaining a robust research agenda, leading the development of our Educator Licensure Program, and serving in leadership roles at local, state, and national levels.

Application Instructions:

UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the country, with over 60% of undergraduates from minoritized communities and more than half being the first in their families to attend college. Our students bring diverse life experiences and backgrounds, enriching our classrooms and research with a wide range of perspectives shaped by socio-cultural, economic, and historical contexts.

Given this diversity, please articulate your approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring by addressing:

• Engagement with students' diverse life experiences
• Appreciation for students' holistic selves in the academic setting
• How your own background influences your practices and commitments as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and scholar

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy, highlighting how your cultural, linguistic, experiential, and academic background informs your understanding of diversity
• Pertinent publications
• Three academic letters of recommendation, including at least one addressing community engagement

Applications are due online by September 15, 2025 . For inquiries, contact Professor Panayota Gounari at .

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring process are available for persons with disabilities. Please contact or call for assistance.

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