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Louisiana State University · Onsite · LSU - Alexandria

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor - Part-Time - Africana Studies

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUA ASA - Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Applicants must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Music or Africana Studies or a related field with teaching experience preferred.

Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing qualifications, a CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Official transcripts, a Disclosure Statement, and a professional writing sample will be required prior to employment. 

All application materials should be uploaded to the application.

   

Additional Job Description:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking an adjunct in Africana Studies to teach in an online format the following 3 credit course as part of our Bachelor of General Studies in Africana Studies program: AFST 3030 – Black Musical Traditions. This course acts as a survey of Black African musical traditions, examining West & Central African musical ideas and tracing the spread and manifestation of these ideas in the variety of music of the Atlantic World.


Responsibilities:

·         Developing a class syllabus

·         Ordering required textbooks before start of class

·         Preparing lectures or teaching pdfs and student assignments

·         Being available for student conferences

·         Presenting instruction based on online course description

·         Submitting attendance reporting

·         Evaluating student performance on assignments and exams in a timely manner

·         Submitting midterm and final grades according to university regulations

·         Providing student evaluation of the course

·         Building positive rapport with students and faculty


Physical Requirements:

·         Ability to instruct online in Moodle (an online course in how to teach online and how to use Moodle may be required)

·         Availability for student conferences

·         Ability to grade assignments and examinations


Applicants must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Music or Africana Studies or a related field with teaching experience preferred.


Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing qualifications, a CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Official transcripts, a Disclosure Statement, and a professional writing sample will be required prior to employment. 


All application materials should be uploaded to the application.

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

September 23, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA 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.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]

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