À propos de ce poste Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History chez Louisiana State University
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSS - School of History (Alecia P Long (00011495))
Work Location:
0217 Robert Lee Himes Hall
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Modern East Asian History, with a preference for historians of the nineteenth or twentieth centuries. Those working on modern China are encouraged to apply, but we welcome candidates who specialize in any part of the region. Applicants should be prepared to teach survey courses in World History as well as upper-level courses in their area of 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.
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 [email protected].
Additional Job Description:
Special 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 [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
September 2, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 1, 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.
