Job ID

76161

Job Title

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - CLA Linguistics & Languages

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/05/28

Job Type

Contractually Ltd. Appointment

Close Date

2026/07/11

Employee Group

Academic

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Department

HUM Linguistics and Languages

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

000872

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

24.3 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

CLA position in Linguistics with specialization in phonology and child language acquisition; additional focus in computational linguistics

The Department of Linguistics and Languages of McMaster University invites applications for a two-year Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) at the rank of Assistant Professor in phonology and child language acquisition; with expertise in computational linguistics considered an asset. The position will commence on January 1st, 2027. At the time of appointment, applicants should have a Ph.D. in linguistics, with evidence of strong research potential and evidence of experimental expertise.

The Department of Linguistics and Languages is home to two undergraduate programs (Linguistics; Cognitive Science of Language) and the graduate program (MSc; PhD) in the Cognitive Science of Language. The programs are interdisciplinary and include faculty from Humanities, Science, and Health Sciences. The department has a strong research orientation and has expertise in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Neurolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Corpus Linguistics. The successful candidate should be able to teach theoretical and experimental courses in phonetics and phonology both at the undergraduate and graduate level and should have a keen interest in pursuing collaborative research within the department and beyond. Familiarity in all aspects of phonetics (articulatory, auditory, acoustic), with a focus on experimental methods (e.g., palatography), and an interest in clinical applications is an asset as is an interest in Speech Language Pathology. The candidate will have direct access to the Centre for Applied Research in Experimental and Applied Linguistics (ARiEAL), which houses a neurolinguistics lab, brain and memory lab, eye-tracking lab, syntax lab and a phonetics lab that will be fully at the disposal of the successful candidate. Other resources available to the successful candidate include a number of high-resolution EEG systems, eye-movement recording facilities, and a 3T research only MRI. For further information on the Department of Linguistics and Languages, please see: http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~linguistics/

Position Description

Area of specialization: phonology and child language acquisition; expertise in computational linguistics is an asset.

Areas of competence: At the time of appointment, applicants should have a Ph.D. in linguistics or a related field with evidence of strong teaching performance and research productivity. The focus of the position is on teaching. Courses taught will include, but may not be limited to, a selection from the following, aligning with the candidate’s expertise— undergraduate and graduate phonology, child language acquisition, introductory linguistics (phonetics and phonology), and graduate-level professional development seminars. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the department’s collegial and collaborative intellectual community as well as the university-wide inclusive excellence goals and priorities.

Responsibilities: The starting date for the appointment is scheduled for January 1st, 2027. Duration of the appointment is until December 31st, 2028.

Duties include 21 units (7 semester-long courses) of teaching per academic year and additional administrative responsibilities. The breakdown of the load is 80/20 teaching/service).

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for these positions.

To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement.

Pay Transparency Statement

The starting salary will not be less than $94,167, and will be determined based on rank, discipline, experience, and qualifications. Salaries for faculty members progress through a Career Progress/Merit Plan; average salaries by rank and Faculty for previous academic years can be found here.

How To Apply

How to Apply:

• Please submit the following materials to the attention of Dr. Wendy D’Angelo, Chair Department of Linguistics and Languages ONE PDF file: through the University’s electronic portal: https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/ by June 26, 2026. Please do not submit ANY documents other than those requested.
• a letter of application demonstrating how the candidate’s training, teaching and other experience prepares them to teach in the specified fields (no more than two pages);
• complete curriculum vitae;
• statement describing how the candidate has or will advance the University’s commitment to building an inclusive community and to fostering a culture which embraces and promotes the rich diversity of the campus community (no more than 2 pages);
• the names and contact information, including the email address, of three referees who would be willing to provide a reference or letter of recommendation upon request. Please do not submit recommendation letters.

Please contact Antoinette Somo at somoant@mcmaster.ca if you have difficulty uploading your application.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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