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The Department of Language Science has an open position(s) for a qualified Lecturer/Lecturers. Applicants to be considered will serve as Lecturer(s) as early as September 2025. Qualified applicants will need to be able to teach one or more courses each quarter (possibly up to nine courses in the academic year) in areas of language science including theoretical linguistics, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, bilingualism, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, corpus linguistics, and applied language science. There may be the opportunity to teach one or more of the courses online.

These positions may be available during the Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and/or Spring 2026 based on departmental needs. We are seeking candidates with strong teaching credentials who can contribute to the quality of our undergraduate Language Science program and potentially contribute to our research program. The number of courses available varies by quarter and year. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

The review process will begin on March 21, 2025, and screening will continue until positions are filled, with a final closing date of February 6, 2026. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. If you would like to be considered after that time and the lecturer position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

This term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and
conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining
agreement available here:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

If selected, first-time Language Science Department Lecturer appointees will receive a one-year appointment.

Appointments vary based on need and availability. The service period for the
academic year, three quarters. Academic calendars may be found
here: http://www.reg.uci.edu/navigation/calendars.html

For consideration, please submit
a) Curriculum Vitae
b) Cover Letter
c) Teaching Statement
d) Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
e) Teaching Evaluations
f) Three letters of recommendation

Submit materials via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09494

Questions about the position may be direct to Tamara Hoksbergen at thoksber@uci.edu. For more information on UCI Language Science, see https://www.langsci.uci.edu/

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.