Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description

Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Language Sciences Program, based in the Department of English, for the 2023-2024 academic year with the possibility of renewal. The position is to work primarily with Dr. Abby Walker on projects related to intelligibility (broadly construed), bidialectalism, and/or human-computer interaction. In addition to conducting research, the successful candidate will help manage undergraduate research assistants, teach one undergraduate course in language sciences over the academic year, and participate in the intellectual life of the broader community of language science researchers at VT.

Attach to the electronic application a cover letter that outlines your interest in and suitability for this position, a curriculum vitae, a list of three referees with contact information, and a writing sample (for example, a published article, a manuscript draft, or a dissertation chapter). Address queries to Abby Walker at ajwalker@vt.edu. Applications will be acknowledged via e-mail. Review of applications will begin on 15 May 2023.

Individuals with disabilities who desire accommodation in the application process should contact Patty Norris at pattym1@vt.edu; 540.231.8466. Virginia Tech is a research-extensive university that provides opportunities for research excellence, and has an Office for Postdoctoral Affairs to provide additional support for postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal background check.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Evidence of success in teaching and/or mentoring; evidence of tangible activity or outcomes related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

June 1, 2023

Additional Information

Attach to the electronic application a cover letter that outlines your interest in and suitability for this position, a curriculum vitae, a list of three referees with contact information, and a writing sample (for example, a published article, a manuscript draft, or a dissertation chapter). Address queries to Abby Walker at ajwalker@vt.edu. Applications will be acknowledged via e-mail. Review of applications will begin on 23 May 2023.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Patricia Morse at pattym1@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: May 15, 2023
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