Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures seeks a fixed-term assistant professor to conduct research in the NSF-funded research project “Testing the Three-Stage Model of Second-Language Skill Acquisition”. 

The project involves investigating core assumptions underlying skill development in a new second language, such as how learners develop accuracy and fluency in comprehension and production. Specifically, the project focuses on identifying distinct developmental stages in learning second language skills and cognitive mechanisms involved at each stage. 

The fixed-term assistant professor will conduct a longitudinal research study, overseeing participant recruitment and data analysis, and participating in the dissemination of research findings regarding the number of developmental stages that characterize adults’ learning of a new second language. Data will be collected on the online research platform Gorilla over six consecutive days. The fixed-term assistant professor will apply Hidden Markov Modeling and advanced statistical techniques to the behavioral data, to address the research questions. Findings of the research will be submitted for publications to an international, peer-reviewed journal in applied linguistics at the end of the grant period.  

For further information about the project, visit the following site: 

https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2140704  

Review of Applications will begin on April 7, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Required Degree

Doctorate -Second Language Studies, Applied Linguistics

Minimum Requirements

Required degree 

Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or related discipline 

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV/resume 

Work Hours

Standard 8-5

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://lilac.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy. 

MSU Statement

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