Assistant Professor, Second Language Acquisition

About the role

The Graduate Program in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. The appointment focuses on research and teaching in SLA, with a preference for second‑language processing (phonological, lexical, syntactic).

Key responsibilities

• Teach two graduate‑level courses each semester and develop curriculum.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Collaborate with faculty across the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, especially in building the new undergraduate major in Multilingual Applied Studies.
• Maintain an innovative research agenda, publish in peer‑reviewed venues, and pursue extramural funding.
• Contribute to departmental service and the university’s strategic goals of transformative thinking, creativity, empathy, and meaningful futures.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition or a closely related field, completed by the start date.
• Evidence of a strong or promising publication record.
• Demonstrated potential for high‑quality teaching and graduate mentoring.
• Potential to secure extramural research funding.
• Native or near‑native proficiency in English and strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Native or near‑native English proficiency.

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time (40‑hour) tenure‑track appointment.
• Opportunity to shape a new interdisciplinary undergraduate major.
• Access to university research resources, labs, and collaborative networks.
• Support for professional development, research funding, and scholarly activities.