Instructor​/Assistant Professor of English

Instructor/Assistant Professor of English

The Instructor or Assistant Professor of English is responsible for the development and instruction of course materials in the field of English, both on campus and online, and is capable of teaching freshman and sophomore college-level courses.

Job Responsibilities:

• 65% Instruct college level English courses and English support courses
• 20% Office hours and advising
• 10% Committee Work/University Service
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's in English or related field
• OR Master's degree in unrelated field plus 18 credit hours in related English field from a regionally accredited institution.
• College level instruction in English. Background in folklore beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English or related field
• 3 years College level instruction in English. Background in folklore beneficial.

Salary Range: $45,000.00-$55,000.00

Special Instructions:

• All applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, copies of official transcript(s), and three professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach all documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Original transcript(s) are required prior to hire.
• Background in folklore studies beneficial.

Additional Position Information:

• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, next Source Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at  or emailed at hr.