Instructor/Assistant Professor

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Job Posting Details

Job Posting Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUE AA - Liberal Arts (Billy Fontenot (00000861)) Work Location: LSU - Eunice Pay Grade: Academic

Job Description

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

• Masters in English or related field
• OR Masters 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

Additional Job Description

• Competencies: None
• Special Instructions: Background in folklore studies beneficial

Posting Details

• Posting Date: March 10, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 10, 2026

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, nextSource 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

• Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at hr@lsue.edu.