Sobre este puesto de Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Environment and Community Studies en Louisiana State University
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Environment and Community Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSS - School of Sociology (Edward S Shihadeh (00008174))
Work Location:
0110A W.C. Stubbs Hall
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
Start Date: August 2027
Job Position/Rank: Assistant, Associate, Full Professor (Tenure-Track).
Department of Sociology
Louisiana State University
Job Description:
50% - Teach graduate or undergraduate courses and hold regular office hours. Supervise graduate assistant(s) if assigned.
50% - Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications.
Specialization Area: Environment and Community
The LSU Department of Sociology is one of the oldest in the South and has awarded doctoral degrees for over 80 years. LSU is Louisiana's flagship research university and is the only public Carnegie designated Research Extensive University in the state. For more information about the department, please see www.lsu.edu/sociology.
The Department of Sociology at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2027. We seek applicants with a specialization in Environment and Community who want to join a vibrant academic community at a R1 university.
Screening of applicants will begin October 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and RS:17 screening.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Sociology or Anticipated Completion of Degree by August of 2027
Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Sociology + 6 years of higher education experience
Full Professor: Ph.D. in Sociology + 10 years of higher education experience
Show promise for developing or have a strong record of publications.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Applications should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent to: Kegan Reid, Job Search, 126 Stubbs Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or via email to Kegan Reid at [email protected].For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, contact Edward Shihadeh, Department Chair, at [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
September 18, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 2, 2027
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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
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.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
