The Department of Anthropology at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Linguistics with a specialization in Phonetics and/or Phonology. Appointment to this position will be for a term of 1 year beginning Fall 2025, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Linguistics, including two sections of Fundamentals of Linguistics, which is the core course for our Linguistics minor and a prerequisite for upper-level Linguistics courses. Additional upper-level courses of interest include Phonetics and/or Phonology, as well as other courses connecting the study of language to the understanding of culture and society. Possibilities might include language documentation; sociophonetics; language and gender; language endangerment and revitalization; etc.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or ABD). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. 
Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 5) the names of and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates who make it to the second round of review. By providing this contact information, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/

Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the January 15th deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: anthropology@oberlin.edu or jhaugen@oberlin.edu (Jason Haugen, Chair of Anthropology).