Assistant Professor - 20th Century U.S. History

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Employee discounts

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The Department of History at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in 20th Century U.S. history. The appointee will teach undergraduates and graduates and develop an active research program.

Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, supervising graduate students, and contributing to service within the department. Start date August 2027; application deadline October 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Ability to teach two courses per semester and supervise graduate students.
• Strong research program in 20th Century U.S. history or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester.
• Assist in supervising graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to service within the department and university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Scholarly research

Graduate supervision

Education

Ph.D. in History or related field

Job description

The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in 20th Century U.S. history. We especially welcome candidates with expertise in the following fields: capitalism, political history, or political economy; the histories of medicine, science, technology, or the environment; race, ethnicity, or borderlands.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester.
• Assist in the supervision of graduate students in US history.
• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to service within the department and university.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in History or equivalent or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Appointment Details

The appointment begins August 2027. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is October 15, 2026.

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!

Contact Information

Alecia Long at [e-mail]