Instructor of English Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana

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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. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

Instructor of English Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUA ASA

•Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))

Work Location:

LSU•

Alexandria Pay Grade:

Academic Job Description:

Instructor•English, Composition

POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Instructor of English candidate will teach first-year writing courses and general education service courses in English. The successful candidate will have a 5/5 teaching load, developing and teaching undergraduate courses; maintain office hours; serve on departmental and university committees; provide community service; demonstrate willingness to use technology in all courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). This candidate must be available to teach on-campus courses at LSU Alexandria.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Completion of Master’s in English or equivalent field Preferred candidates will have specialization in composition; provide a record of teaching excellence; and demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. With nine years of service at LSUA, this Instructor position is eligible for promotion to Senior Instructor and could be converted to a tenure track line upon the instructor’s completion of a Ph.D. in English or a related field. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check. Questions can be directed to the LSUA Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts in a single PDF file. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu. Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education. Background check is required for hire.

Posting Date:

April 9, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 14, 2025

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 hrm@lsua.edu LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land• sea•and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center•New Orleans LSU Health Science Center•Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.