What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language Science Lecturer: position at University Of California Irvine?
Position overview
Salary range : Salary range : The salary range for this position is $66,259-$72,404. The posted UC salary scales [https : / / ap.uci.edu / compensation / salary-scales / ] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table T015 [https : / / bpb-us-e2.wpmucdn.com / sites.uci.edu / dist / 1 / 1819 / files / 2022 / 06 / NSI-pre.pdf].
Application Window
Open date : February 18, 2025
Next review date : Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date : Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
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 /
Department : https : / / www.langsci.uci.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Linguistics or relate d field.
Candidates must have prior teaching experience in Linguistics or related field.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Teaching Evaluations - Teaching evaluations, course syllabi, teaching awards, etc.
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09494
About UC Irvine
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.
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.
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary : $66,259 - $72,404