Assistant Professor

University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure track position in linguistic anthropology at the assistant professor rank. This search is a partnership between the Department of Anthropology and the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies as part of the campus-wide effort to rise to the challenge of racial and social justice at UCLA, sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost. Preference will be given to scholars who theorize race, racism, and racialization, and whose research focuses on Black communities in the U.S. and/or globally. The ideal candidate would be able to conduct ethnographic research and demonstrate a rigorous methodological approach to analyzing language and communication. Areas of specialization are open and may include language and political economy, language and other semiotic systems, digital media and communication, global flows of languages and genres, language and identity formations, and language and politics. It is preferred that candidates have Ph.D. in hand at time of application. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1 at https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The salary range for this position is $74,600 – $97,200. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See campus compensation page for additional information.

The department welcomes candidates whose experience has prepared them to support and contribute to our commitment to diversity. (Relevant documents for committee members include the diversity statement adopted by the Academic Senate of the University of California – and the UCLA Chancellor’s Statement on Diversity.)

Please submit your application through UCLA Academic Recruit at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08559. Applications should include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, up to three representative publications, copies of teaching evaluations, and names and email addresses for three referees.

For further information please contact Dr. H. Samy Alim, Dept. of Anthropology, UCLA at halim@ucla.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023 and final deadline for application submission is December 1, 2023. Mailed or emailed submissions will not be accepted.

Appointment begins July 1, 2024. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and based on University of California pay scales.

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