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The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, & Phonetics in association with Worcester College, proposes to appoint an Associate Professor (or Professor) of Sociolinguistics with effect from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a joint appointment: the person appointed a Supernumerary Fellowship of Worcester College.

The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, & Phonetics and Worcester College are seeking an excellent researcher of international standing (commensurate with career stage) who will strengthen the Faculty’s research environment in Sociolinguistics, contributing to and developing a thriving research community, and take a leading role in developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate teaching in Sociolinguistics and related areas. They should also be able to undertake the supervision of research students and play an active role in faculty and college administration.

Contract type

Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years.

Hours

Full time (37.5 / 1 FTE)

About you

Candidates must hold a doctorate, in Linguistics or a related field, or must have submitted a doctoral thesis for examination by the time of application.

This post is open to candidates at all career stages, ranging from those who have just completed a doctorate to senior scholars who have already attained the highest international standing. In exceptional cases, the title of Full Professor may be awarded at the time of appointment.

Further details of the post, the University and Worcester College, and information on how to apply, are available in the Further Particulars for the post.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the link and you will be required to upload a supporting statement, a CV, and two writing samples as part of your application. Names of three referees are requested at the time of application, but they will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday, 12 June 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford on Thursday, 9 July 2026.

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