Assistant Professor in Phonetics and Phonology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2505P

Working Title

Assistant Professor in Phonetics and Phonology

Department

Franklin-Linguistics

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

The Department of Linguistics and the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / linguistics.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10 / 15 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement (max. 1 page); teaching statement (max. 1 page); a representative writing sample; unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework; and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Reference providers will be sent an email through the UGAJobs system with instructions on how to submit their letters of recommendation. Questions related to this position may be directed to linguistics@uga.edu . To assure full consideration, application materials should be received by December 1, 2025.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

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