New River Community College
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics
New River Community College, Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics with a primary specialization in Sociolinguistics. Secondary specialization(s) (e.g., Syntax, Morphosyntax, among others) are open. Haverford College Linguistics is part of the Tri-College Department of Linguistics, which also includes Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Linguistics and a proven track record of research in their area of specialization that demonstrates intellectual rigor and promise. The role includes teaching at all levels of the curriculum, from introductory courses in core areas of linguistics to advanced seminars in the candidate’s specialization. They will advise and mentor undergraduates in senior thesis research and contribute to inclusive, creative, and engaged pedagogical practices. The ideal candidate will foster an inclusive and intellectually challenging environment for a diverse student body and will contribute to expanding the role of sociolinguistic inquiry in the curriculum. Appointment and Expectations
Haverford College embraces the teacher-scholar model and supports faculty research through programs and funding opportunities such as a pre-tenure sabbatical after a successful third-year review. The appointment begins July 1, 2026, with an expectation that all PhD requirements will be completed by August 31, 2026. Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173327): Cover letter Current CV Teaching statement (3 pages maximum) addressing teaching philosophy, experience, and interests, including a list of courses the candidate would be interested in teaching Research statement (3 pages maximum) describing current research program, contributions to date, and plans for future research leading up to the tenure review A representative research writing sample Three confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio Note: All application materials must be submitted by October 16, 2025 via Interfolio. Contacts
Questions about the application process should be directed to hc-linguisticssearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, contact Interfolio at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com. For more information about Haverford and this position, see the page here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-linguistics-additional-information Equal Opportunity
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.
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Haverford College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics with a primary specialization in Sociolinguistics. Secondary specialization(s) (e.g., Syntax, Morphosyntax, among others) are open. Haverford College Linguistics is part of the Tri-College Department of Linguistics, which also includes Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Linguistics and a proven track record of research in their area of specialization that demonstrates intellectual rigor and promise. The role includes teaching at all levels of the curriculum, from introductory courses in core areas of linguistics to advanced seminars in the candidate’s specialization. They will advise and mentor undergraduates in senior thesis research and contribute to inclusive, creative, and engaged pedagogical practices. The ideal candidate will foster an inclusive and intellectually challenging environment for a diverse student body and will contribute to expanding the role of sociolinguistic inquiry in the curriculum. Appointment and Expectations
Haverford College embraces the teacher-scholar model and supports faculty research through programs and funding opportunities such as a pre-tenure sabbatical after a successful third-year review. The appointment begins July 1, 2026, with an expectation that all PhD requirements will be completed by August 31, 2026. Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173327): Cover letter Current CV Teaching statement (3 pages maximum) addressing teaching philosophy, experience, and interests, including a list of courses the candidate would be interested in teaching Research statement (3 pages maximum) describing current research program, contributions to date, and plans for future research leading up to the tenure review A representative research writing sample Three confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio Note: All application materials must be submitted by October 16, 2025 via Interfolio. Contacts
Questions about the application process should be directed to hc-linguisticssearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, contact Interfolio at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com. For more information about Haverford and this position, see the page here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-linguistics-additional-information Equal Opportunity
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.
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