Assistant Professor - Twentieth Century U.S. History

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Leave options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track position in 20th Century U.S. history. We seek scholars with expertise in capitalism, political history, political economy, or related fields, with strong commitment to teaching and scholarship.

The appointment begins August 2027. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, supervising graduate students, and engaging in scholarly research and service within the department and university.

Qualifications

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

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.

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.

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 at [e-mail]