Wayne State University
Pre-Faculty Fellow (12-month)- English
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Pre-Faculty Fellow (12-month)- English
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Pre-Faculty Fellow (12-month)- English
at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties): Inconjunction with the Linguistics Program at Wayne State University, theDepartment of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a12-month pre-faculty fellow position specializing in language(s) of the African diaspora beginning onAugust 18. 2026. We seek an innovative researcher trained in Sociolinguisticsor another subfield of Linguistics that intersects with Black Studies, whichmay include, but is not limited to structure and/or use of African AmericanEnglish (AAE), creole languages of Africa, the Caribbean or Latin America, orAfrican languages of the diaspora. Duties include a teaching load of 0:1 in thefirst year and 1:1 in the second and third years. This position is part of theWayne State University Pathway to Faculty Program which includes structuredmentoring and resources for the establishment of an independent researchprogram. Internal and external professionals in the field will providementoring to help develop a sustainable research agenda.Followingthe successful completion of the three-year pre-faculty fellowship, theposition will transition into a tenure-track assistant professorship in thedepartment for a minimum of two years.
Thisposition is one of several searches underway in connection with the BlackStudies Faculty Enhancement Initiative sponsored by the Mellon Foundation andWayne State University. Components of the program include structured mentoring,resources for the establishment of an independent research program, and thesupport of a community committed to higher education. Additional personal andprofessional development guidance will also be provided by a brain trust orteam of mentors. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to theDetroit Center for Black Studies in their teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics by thetime of their appointment.
Applicants must submit the following materials to the online hiring system: CV Cover letter Research Statement Writing sample (25 pages maximum) Contact information for three references
Application review will begin on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr.Jaime Goodrich, at englishchair@wayne.edu.
School/College/Division: H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science
Primary department: H0307 - English
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Salary minimum: TBD
Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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Pre-Faculty Fellow (12-month)- English
at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties): Inconjunction with the Linguistics Program at Wayne State University, theDepartment of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a12-month pre-faculty fellow position specializing in language(s) of the African diaspora beginning onAugust 18. 2026. We seek an innovative researcher trained in Sociolinguisticsor another subfield of Linguistics that intersects with Black Studies, whichmay include, but is not limited to structure and/or use of African AmericanEnglish (AAE), creole languages of Africa, the Caribbean or Latin America, orAfrican languages of the diaspora. Duties include a teaching load of 0:1 in thefirst year and 1:1 in the second and third years. This position is part of theWayne State University Pathway to Faculty Program which includes structuredmentoring and resources for the establishment of an independent researchprogram. Internal and external professionals in the field will providementoring to help develop a sustainable research agenda.Followingthe successful completion of the three-year pre-faculty fellowship, theposition will transition into a tenure-track assistant professorship in thedepartment for a minimum of two years.
Thisposition is one of several searches underway in connection with the BlackStudies Faculty Enhancement Initiative sponsored by the Mellon Foundation andWayne State University. Components of the program include structured mentoring,resources for the establishment of an independent research program, and thesupport of a community committed to higher education. Additional personal andprofessional development guidance will also be provided by a brain trust orteam of mentors. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to theDetroit Center for Black Studies in their teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Linguistics by thetime of their appointment.
Applicants must submit the following materials to the online hiring system: CV Cover letter Research Statement Writing sample (25 pages maximum) Contact information for three references
Application review will begin on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr.Jaime Goodrich, at englishchair@wayne.edu.
School/College/Division: H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science
Primary department: H0307 - English
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Salary minimum: TBD
Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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