The Department of Linguistics at the University of Geneva invites applications for a position in syntax starting February 1, 2024 (or to be negotiated). This position is a full-time Associate or Full Professor position with a teaching load of six hours per week. Teaching will primarily focus on courses in theoretical syntax at all levels, but will also include courses in related fields such as language acquisition, morphology, phonology or semantics, for example.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue research in the field of theoretical syntax, possibly in interaction with related subfields, and supervise PhD and MA candidates. They will also carry out standard administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the Department and the University.

Salary will range from CHF 132’000 to CHF 222’000 depending on experience.

Applicants must have a PhD in linguistics. They must have experience in teaching and in supervising research, and they are expected to have a high-quality publication record. Application materials can be in English. The successful candidate is expected to have some basic knowledge of French and be able to teach in French within two years after employment.

Applications should be submitted to the link below and should consist of a curriculum vitae, a cover letter (describing experience and motivation), and copies of relevant academic diplomas.

Application Deadline: 14-Apr-2023
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.unige.ch/www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=59445
Contact Information:
Prof. Isabelle Charnavel
Email: isabelle.charnavel@unige.ch