Instructor - English
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Job Posting
Title:
Instructor
- English
Faculty
Department:LSUAM HSS
- Department of English (Brannon W Costello ))
0232 O.K. Allen Hall
Job Description:The Department of English seeks full-time Instructors to join the University Writing Program this fall. We are looking for faculty to teach writing and introductory general education courses. Some preference will be given to those interested in the areas of rhetoric, digital composition, and professional, technical, scientific, and/or legal writing. Instructors teach a 4/4 load and serve on a committee dedicated to developing the University Writing Program.
Instructors hired in this search will initially have a one-year renewable contract. Non-tenure-track faculty members are not eligible for tenure, but can reach the rank of Senior Instructor. We have a growing and exciting program that reflects a long-standing and committed community of writing faculty here at LSU in Baton Rouge.
Master’s degree in English or related field;
Experience:Evidence of outstanding teaching in first-year composition.
Additional Qualifications Desired:Ph.D. in English or related field.
Experience:Coursework in composition pedagogy; experience teaching writing, rhetoric, literature, and/or linguistics at a college or university.
Screening begins as soon as possible and continues until candidates are selected 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.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
Posting Date:May 1, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):October 28, 2026
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