Assistant Professor

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Retirement options

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Mathematics. The appointment will begin fall 2027, with responsibilities including research leading to publications and teaching at all university levels. Applicants must have Ph.D.

in mathematical sciences or related field; ABD candidates may be considered if degree is conferred by August 15, 2027. Review begins Oct 15, 2026 and continues until filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or a closely related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered as long as the degree is conferred by Aug 15, 2027.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Professor performs research in mathematics leading to publication in journals and/or advanced level books.
• Maintains expertise; teaches mathematics at all university levels in keeping with departmental policy; participates in other educational and professional tasks.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor

Position Type

Faculty

Department

LSUAM Science – Department of Mathematics (Shea Vela-Vick (00004249))

Work Location

0303 S.L. Lockett Hall

Pay Grade

Academic

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics at Louisiana State University is seeking applications to fill one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The position will begin in the fall semester of 2027.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Professor performs research in mathematics of a nature and quality leading to publication of papers in research journals and/or advanced level books;
• maintains expertise; teaches mathematics at all university levels in a manner that is in keeping with departmental policy; participates in other educational and professional tasks of the department and university.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or a closely related field.
• A.B.D. candidates will be considered as long as the degree is conferred by August 15, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of academic experience beyond doctorate;
• research excellence as well as commitment to graduate and undergraduate education;
• outstanding candidates with research interests in general areas.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

We will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2026, and will continue to review applications until the positions are filled.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Department of Mathematics at [e-mail].

Additional Job Description

Special Instructions: In their application materials, candidates should include a written statement on research and a statement on teaching philosophy.

Posting Date

September 3, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

March 2, 2027

Additional Position Information

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail]. 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.

About LSU

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.