Instructor

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUAM CCE

- Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti (00007816))

Work Location:

1002

X Energy, Coast, and Environment Building Pay Grade:

Academic Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a 9-month instructor position in marine sciences. This is a non-tenure track appointment for a faculty position to teach undergraduate courses. Course responsibilities will include introductory undergraduate courses for majors and non-majors and the development of courses related to the applicant's area of expertise. The instructor will be expected to teach the equivalent of six (6) courses per year, typically three (3) per semester. Summer salary possibilities exist for additional summer teaching or research/outreach activities. This is a one-year full-time position only. The position may be renewed depending on funding availability. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

90% Teach six (6) courses, three (3) per semester of introductory undergraduate courses to majors and non-majors (i.e. general education), either in-person or online and which will be based on the expertise of the instructor. 10% Perform other duties as needed by the department, such as contributing to field and laboratory work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Geography, Geology, or other related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. 2 year experience

Specific Experience:

Experience teaching courses Competencies Effective communication skills - verbal and written ADVANCE Course instruction and teaching ADVANCE Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationship with students, faculty, and staff ADVANCE Experience working outdoors preferably in Coastal Wetlands ADVANCE Experience working in laboratory

ADVANCE Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach your CV/Resume, cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references that include name, title and email address. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. Informational inquiries can be addressed to: Sharon Butler at sbutler@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

June 8, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 5, 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:

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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 HR@lsu.edu. 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. 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.