Lecturer in Linguistics (Semantics)

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Title Lecturer in Linguistics (Semantics)

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Linguistics

Position Description

The Department of Linguistics seeks applications for a lecturer in linguistics, with a focus on teaching and advising in formal semantics. The ability to teach and advise students in another area in addition to semantics is a plus. The lecturer will be responsible for teaching four courses in this area (two per semester). We anticipate a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses, to include semantics courses at both levels, and courses possibly from among the following: an undergraduate introduction to linguistics, structure of a specific language, a methods course, an introduction to pragmatics for undergraduates, a special topics seminar, and/or other courses as appropriate to the candidate's background. The appointee is expected to be available to contribute to the advising of both undergraduates and graduates in their area. The appointment is full time for one year and will begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate in Linguistics or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desired.

Special Instructions

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal ( For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 21, 2026. The position is open until filled.

Cover letter (one to three pages). Candidates should include in their cover letter a description of teaching/advising experience, including; their philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas.

Curriculum Vitae

Sample Syllabus or Syllabi (may be for a course already taught, or a hypothetical future course)

Names and contact information of three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate's application has been submitted. The application is considered complete only when three letters have been received.

Optional Documents:

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Statement of Research

Course Evaluations

Other

Contact Information

Andra Pham

Department of Linguistics

Harvard University

Boylston Hall, Rm. 323, Harvard Yard

Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email [email protected]

Salary Range

$70,300 to $72,900. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

This position may be represented by the Harvard Academic Workers ( HAW ) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

Keywords

faculty, instructor

Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England

semantics, linguistic theory

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