Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History

expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach a teaching load of two courses per semester.
• Mentor graduate students pursuing the Global History minor.
• Engage in scholarly research and publication.
• Contribute to service within the department and university.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in History or equivalent or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Appointment Details

The appointment begins August 2027. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is October 15, 2026.

Application Instructions

• Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications, a CV, and a list of three references.
• Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.
• For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, contact Alecia Long, Department Chair, at aplong@lsu.edu.

Posting Date

September 2, 2026

Closing Date

October 15, 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!

Contact Information

Alecia Long, Department Chair, at aplong@lsu.edu.

Please Apply Using This Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/0217-Robert-Lee-Himes-Hall/Assistant-Professor---Modern-East-Asian-History_R00120035