Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track professor in Modern East Asian History, ideally focusing on the nineteenth or twentieth centuries. The department seeks candidates who can teach World History survey courses as well as upper-level seminars in their specialty, with a preference for modern China.

The appointment begins August 2027 and requires a Ph.D. in History or related field.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach a teaching load of two courses per semester.
• Mentor graduate students pursuing the Global History minor.
• Engage in scholarly research and publication.
• Contribute to service within the department and university.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in History

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 Modern East Asian History, with a preference for historians of the nineteenth or twentieth centuries. Those working on modern China are encouraged to apply, but we welcome candidates who specialize in any part of the region. Applicants should be prepared to teach survey courses in World History as well as upper-level courses in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach a teaching load of two courses per semester.
• Mentor graduate students pursuing the Global History minor.
• Engage in scholarly research and publication.
• 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.

Posting Date

September 2, 2026

Closing Date

October 15, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check -

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

Benefits -

• 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, Department Chair, at [e-mail].