Instructor - English

Instructor - English Louisiana State University - 4.1 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Master's degree in English Doctoral degree in English Mid-level Master's degree Doctor of Philosophy University teaching experience English Classroom Teaching Rhetoric Teaching Teaching literature Full Job Description 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 -

English Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUAM HSS

- Department of English (Brannon W Costello (00004845))

Work Location:

0232 O.K.

Allen Hall Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The Department of English seeks full-time Instructors to join the University Writing Program this fall. We are looking for faculty to teach writing and introductory general education courses. Some preference will be given to those interested in the areas of rhetoric, digital composition, and professional, technical, scientific, and/or legal writing. Instructors teach a 4/4 load and serve on a committee dedicated to developing the University Writing Program. Instructors hired in this search will initially have a one-year renewable contract. Non-tenure-track faculty members are not eligible for tenure, but can reach the rank of Senior Instructor. We have a growing and exciting program that reflects a long-standing and committed community of writing faculty here at LSU in Baton Rouge.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in English or related field;

Experience:

Evidence of outstanding teaching in first-year composition.

Additional Qualifications Desired:

Ph.D. in English or related field.

Experience:

Coursework in composition pedagogy; experience teaching writing, rhetoric, literature, and/or linguistics at a college or university. Screening begins as soon as possible and continues until candidates are selected

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Special Instructions To apply, submit the following: CV Cover Letter 1-page Teaching Philosophy At least two letters of recommendation Attachments are limited to five. For any questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Richard Landry, Assistant to the Chair, at .

Posting Date:

May 1, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 28, 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! 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,

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17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email . 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.