Assistant Professor - 18th-Century British Literature

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - 18th-Century British Literature

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSS - Department of English (Susan D Weinstein (00005145))

   

Work Location:

0210J O.K. Allen Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of British literature and culture of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830), beginning in August of 2027.

 

Located in Baton Rouge, LSU is the flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution in Louisiana and a Research 1 (R1) University. We support research and teaching in a broad range of fields and many interdisciplinary programs.

 

Requirements: Ph.D., with expertise in British literature and culture of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830), by the time the position begins (August 2027); record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. Preference given to candidates who can teach and direct undergraduate and graduate research on literature of the entire period.

 

Teaching Expectations: The teaching load is 2/2 and includes graduate and undergraduate courses in Long 18th-Century British literature and culture. The new hire in this position is expected to teach undergraduate courses in the annual rotations of English 3020 (British Literature I: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and 18th Century) and English 3022 (British Literature II: Romantics, Victorians, and Moderns) and to serve on graduate dissertation committees. They will also have the opportunity to design new courses and work with existing interdisciplinary programs and collaborations.

 

Research Expectations: Competitive candidates should maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of a Research 1 Institution. The College provides support for research and faculty development.

 

Application Deadline: The deadline for all application materials is November 2, 2026.


Please note that an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

  

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

 

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Application Materials:

1. Letter of application (2 pages)
2. Current CV
3. 2-3 page dissertation abstract or research statement
4. Names (with contact information) of three references from whom we may request confidential letters of recommendation.

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.

Writing samples may be requested at a later point. First-round interviews will be conducted via Zoom in mid-December or early January.

Questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges may be addressed to the English Department administrator, Mr. Richard Landry, at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

September 14, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 13, 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.

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