The Society for Linguistic Anthropology invites nominations for four positions this fall. We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or another member. Each position has a three-year term.
Two positions will be appointed by the SLA Executive Board and will begin in November 2025 after the AAA Annual Meeting.
• Nominations Committee Member (November 2025-2028)
• Social Media Manager (November 2025-2028)
Two positions will be elected by the SLA membership and will begin during the fall of 2026.
• Member at Large (Fall 2026-2029)
• Secretary-Treasurer (Fall 2026-2029)
How do I submit a nomination? Nominating yourself may sound mysterious, but it is a simple process. Just email us your name and the position you are interested in to get started. If you nominate another member, please ensure that they are willing to be nominated! The deadline for nominations is November 3, 2025.
How can I learn more about these positions? Below are descriptions of the open positions. We (the members of the nominations committee) are also happy to talk to you about the positions or the process as well as to connect you with others who have held a given position previously or currently hold it. So please get in touch if you are curious about getting involved in the SLA, especially if you know very little about how it all works. We are eager to help members new to SLA service understand how they might contribute.
Should I consider it? Yes! If you are interested in working alongside other linguistic anthropologists and in shaping the future of the SLA, we encourage you to nominate yourself or to be willing to be nominated. The SLA is especially interested in increasing its participation; we hope to move well beyond our personal networks as we search for contributors.
We look forward to hearing from you!
SLA Nominations Committee
Britta Ingebretson (bingebretson@fordham.edu)
Chip Zuckerman (zuckermc@bc.edu)
Elaine Chun (chune@mailbox.sc.edu)
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
SLA Nominations Committee Member
The SLA nominations committee organizes candidate slates for elected leadership positions in the SLA. The nominations committee maintains communication with the section president regarding position openings, helps formulate position descriptions, and assists in the identification and recruitment of candidates for appointed positions. The committee works with the AAA staff to ensure that ballots and candidate slates meet AAA guidelines. As members of the SLA extended board, members of the SLA Nominations Committee receive an annual stipend of $250 toward attending the AAA annual meeting. The nominations committee has three members, who serve staggered three-year terms. Each member of the committee serves as chair of the committee in their third and final year.
Social Media Manager
The Social Media Manager is typically filled by graduate students or recent PhDs. The tenure for this position is three years. The SLA Social Media Manager represents the official voice of the Society for Linguistic Anthropology and should maintain an active, engaged presence on social media. As members of the SLA extended board, the SLA Social Media Manager receives an annual stipend of $250 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.
Secretary-Treasurer
The term for Secretary-Treasurer lasts three years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have charge of the records of the Society and shall submit a draft budget not less than sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting for the approval of the Executive Committee. All payment requests are submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer and approved by the President before being processed by the AAA. The Secretary-Treasurer receives an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.
Member at Large
The term for the Member at Large position lasts three years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The Member at Large will work together with the SLA President, the SLA President-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and 2 other Members at Large. Members at Large assist the President with internal SLA initiatives, including the annual student paper prizes, the book prizes, and conference and event planning. Members at Large receive an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.