Overview
The Department of Linguistics at Seoul National University invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position starting September 1, 2026. The appointment will be made in the area of Syntax/Syntax-Semantics interface. We seek applicants whose work connects strongly with other areas of linguistics and/or adjacent fields. We also encourage a range of focuses and methodological approaches, including (but by no means limited to) fieldwork, experimental studies, computational modeling and focused theoretical work. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in linguistics or a related field by the time of application. Faculty responsibilities include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level and conducting research in the area of specialization/competence.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, 2-4 original research papers (journal publication or proceedings paper), research and teaching plans, and contact information for at least three referees. In addition, the application should include a personal statement outlining the applicant’s research interests, previous achievements, and plans, as well as the broader questions that this research promises to engage with.
Application materials must be submitted to woojin@snu.ac.kr. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applications should be completed by this date.
Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
Email Address for Applications: woojin@snu.ac.kr
Contact Information:
WooJin Chung
Email: woojin@snu.ac.kr
