Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy

Northeastern Illinois University • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern Illinois University’s Departments of Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy, serving both the Linguistics and TESOL programs. A Ph.D. is required upon appointment. The successful candidate will anchor the phonetics, phonology, and language-structure curriculum and maintain an active research program that engages undergraduate and MA students.

The position includes teaching courses such as Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology, Phonetics and Phonology, Advanced Phonetics and Phonology, Teaching Pronunciation, English Pedagogical Grammar, Structure of Modern English, and Principles of Linguistics for Teachers, as well as undergraduate and MA thesis and capstone projects and other electives. The successful applicant may also develop courses in their areas of expertise in Linguistics and TESOL.

The appointee is expected to direct MA theses and capstone papers, supervise clinical and school-based practicum placements, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to departmental, university, and community service. Candidates must be able and willing to teach face-to-face courses, sometimes at multiple NEIU campuses, and hold face-to-face office hours on campus.

Applications are considered from individuals with valid work authorization in the United States who currently reside in and are physically within the United States. Applicants outside the United States who would require consular processing to obtain an H-1B visa cannot be considered. The position requires a background check. Applications are reviewed beginning November 20, 2026. The salary range is $65,000–$68,000. The position is contingent upon the University’s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. required upon appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in phonetics and phonology, including applied and instructional dimensions.
• Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face courses, potentially at multiple NEIU campuses, and hold face-to-face office hours on campus.
• Valid work authorization in the United States and current residence and physical presence in the United States.
• Ability to complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Work engaging second-language pronunciation and phonological acquisition.
• Work in pedagogical grammar and the structure of English.
• Work on language and multilingualism in immigrant-serving communities.
• Work on language and disability, psycholinguistics, or signed languages.
• Experience applying phonetics and phonology in clinical (teaching-practicum) or school-based settings.
• A record of mentorship within teacher licensure or ESL and bilingual endorsement programs.
• Speech-language pathology (SLP) experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in phonetics, phonology, pronunciation, pedagogical grammar, English structure, and linguistics for teachers, along with electives and undergraduate- and MA-level thesis and capstone projects.
• Develop courses in areas of expertise in Linguistics and TESOL, as appropriate.
• Maintain an active research program engaging undergraduate and MA students.
• Direct MA theses and capstone papers.
• Supervise clinical and school-based practicum placements.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and community service.
• Teach face-to-face courses, potentially at multiple NEIU campuses, and hold face-to-face office hours on campus.

Benefits

• State of Illinois benefits may be available to university employees, including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree