Associate Professor or Advanced Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics or Second Language Acquis

The Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for an associate or advanced assistant professor of applied linguistics or second language acquisition to begin September 1, 2025.
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 41,000 students with roughly 33,000 undergraduate and 8,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About the College:
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments and one program, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has approximately 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area:
The Applied Linguistics Master of Arts program in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures is a vibrant program with graduate students from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. CMLL consists of a dynamic and diverse community from the fields of American Sign Language, Applied Linguistics, Arabic, Classics (which includes Archaeology, Greek, and Latin), English as a Second Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Required Qualifications:
1. Must hold a PhD in an area of applied linguistics or second language acquisition.
2. Have a consistent record of publication that would meet departmental requirements for tenure and promotion (i.e., 1.5 -2 articles/book chapters per year, in peer-
reviewed journals/series with a high impact factor).
3. Exhibit a record of teaching excellence, demonstrated via teaching evaluations, peer teaching observations, and evidence of innovative course development.
4. Demonstrate the capacity and/or specific plans to attract externally sponsored research, as shown in CV or as addressed in cover letter.
5. Demonstrate a dedication to service, engagement, and outreach, evidenced by involvement with program building, student mentoring, university committees, regional or national organizations, etc., as shown in CV.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in higher education administration.
2. Specialty in language technology, particularly artificial intelligence.
3. Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are the responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References (3)
Candidates advancing to the second stage of the interview process will be asked to submit up to 3 letters of recommendation.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Stefanie Borst, Search Committee Chair, at stefanie.borst@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.
Application Process
The deadline to submit an application is on December 15, 2024.
To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at:
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ Requisition # 38967BR.