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The Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University seeks candidates for a tenured / tenure-track faculty position in language using approaches such as theoretical linguistics, language development/acquisition, fieldwork, psycholinguistics, and neurobiology of language. The department seeks candidates with cutting-edge research programs in any area of linguistic investigation (including morphology, phonetics, phonology, pragmatics, prosody, semantics, sign/speech perception, syntax, or typology). Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, to collaboration with members of the department and related departments or centers (Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Philosophy, and Psychological & Brain Sciences), and to engagement with university-wide initiatives in AI and Neuroscience.

We anticipate hiring at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, but will also consider exceptional candidates at the Assistant Professor stage, especially those nearing completion of their tenure review. All appointees at the Associate and Full Professor level are expected to be pre-eminent experts in their field. All candidates should be committed to both research and teaching excellence. All appointees are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The expected academic base salary range is: $110,000- $144,500 (Assistant Professor level), $131,500 - $201,000 (Associate Professor level), and $156,00 - $316,000 (Full Professor level).

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Priorities will be given to applications received by January 15, 2026.

A Ph.D. in Cognitive Science or a related field, such as psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or linguistics, is required.

Salary: $131,500 – $316,000 a year

Upload a brief cover letter articulating your interest in the position, a CV, a statement of teaching interests, and a research statement that addresses the particular priority areas in this search. You may upload up to three representative articles.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should solicit three letters of reference along with their application. Applicants at the Associate and Full Professor levels should upload a list of three referees to be contacted at a later stage of the review process.

For assistance with Interfolio, call (887) 997-8807 or email [email protected].

Questions about the search may be directed to Colin Wilson ([email protected]) with the subject line CogSci Language Search.

Job Type: Full Time

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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