LSU Shreveport invites applications for a full-time, 4.5-month instructor position starting in January 2027. The primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate general education mathematics courses and co-requisite labs. We seek an energetic, dedicated colleague who is passionate about undergraduate education and skilled in active, student-centered learning methods. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to student success are essential.

Responsibilities:

Teach four courses including college algebra, mathematics concepts, and corresponding co-requisite labs. Teach in both face-to-face and online settings when required. Conduct in-person office hours on LSUS campus. Demonstrate a commitment to service within the department, college, university, and community.

Required Qualifications:

A master's degree or equivalent in mathematical sciences or a closely related field. Demonstrated potential for excellence in college-level teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven effectiveness using student-centered, active-learning teaching strategies and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and professional development support.

Application Process:

Digital application should be sent to (with "Visiting Instructor of Mathematics" as the subject line) to mathematics@lsus.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For accessibility accommodations during any part of the hiring process, contact disabilityservices@lsus.edu / 318-797-5116. LSUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application materials must include:

Letter of application Current curriculum vitae Three current letters of reference (at least one must address your teaching ability) Teaching statement and sample syllabus List of courses taught (including teaching assistant experience, if applicable) About the

Department of Mathematics:

The Department of Mathematics delivers foundational general education courses for all undergraduates alongside advanced, specialized programs for science and math majors. Our faculty members are award-winning educators recognized university-wide for their dedication, passion, and teaching excellence. Bringing diverse expertise across pure and applied mathematics, our faculty also spearheads innovation as the coordinators of the university's new interdisciplinary Data Science program.

About LSU Shreveport:

LSUS is a teaching-focused, regional public university with a mission that balances excellence in teaching, active scholarship, and community engagement. Named by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the most affordable colleges in Louisiana, LSU Shreveport offers high-quality classroom instruction with very affordable tuition rates. In addition, LSUS offers many forms of financial aid, including scholarships, on-campus employment, and graduate assistantships. With recent expansion in the university's infrastructure and investment in educational technology, these improvements continue to enhance the student experience at LSU Shreveport, and the University has proven itself to be an institution of opportunity and quality.

About Shreveport:

Shreveport is the third-most populous city in the state of Louisiana after New Orleans and Baton Rouge, with the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area home to a population of nearly 400,000. The Shreveport-Bossier City area offers an attractive quality of life, combining the conveniences of a big city with the warmth and hospitality of a smaller town. The Shreveport-Bossier City area offers a low cost of living, affordable housing, and many diverse dining and entertainment options. Exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Frequently called "A Sportsman's Paradise," the area's mild climate, various lakes and rivers, and beautiful parks create the perfect setting for jogging, bicycling, water sports, hunting and fishing. For other recreational activities, Shreveport-Bossier is home to riverboat casinos and horse racing at Louisiana Downs. Additional entertainment venues include the Brookshire Grocery Arena which hosts numerous musical events, comedians, rodeos, children's events and ice-skating productions, among others. Shreveport also hosts dozens of festivals such as Mardi Gras, Louisiana Prize Fest, the Red River Revel, and Taco Wars, with regional food and music, and offers regular theatrical productions, ballet performances, as well as performances by the Shreveport Symphony, the Shreveport Opera, and Shreveport Little Theatre. Shreveport is also home to the American Rose Garden and the R.W. Norton Art Gallery.