Instructor - English

Louisiana State University; Goodwell (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks full-time Instructors to join the University Writing Program this fall, teaching writing and introductory general education courses. Preference for rhetoric, digital composition, and professional/technical writing; 4/4 load and committee work.

One-year renewable contract for non-tenure-track faculty with potential Senior Instructor rank. Required: Master’s degree in English or related field and evidence of outstanding teaching in first-year composition; Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or related field.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching in first-year composition.
• Coursework in composition pedagogy; experience teaching writing, rhetoric, literature, and/or linguistics at a college or university.

Responsibilities

• Teach writing and introductory general education courses.
• Instructors teach a 4/4 load.
• Serve on a committee dedicated to developing the University Writing Program.

Skills

First-year writing teaching

Course development

Faculty collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Ph.D. in English or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Instructor - English

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - Department of English (Brannon W Costello (00004845))

Work Location:

0232 O.K. Allen Hall

Job Description:

The Department of English seeks full-time Instructors to join the University Writing Program this fall. We are looking for faculty to teach writing and introductory general education courses. Some preference will be given to those interested in the areas of rhetoric, digital composition, and professional, technical, scientific, and/or legal writing. Instructors teach a 4/4 load and serve on a committee dedicated to developing the University Writing Program. Instructors hired in this search will initially have a one-year renewable contract. Non-tenure-track faculty members are not eligible for tenure, but can reach the rank of Senior Instructor. We have a growing and exciting program that reflects a long-standing and committed community of writing faculty here at LSU in Baton Rouge.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in English or related field;

Experience:

Evidence of outstanding teaching in first-year composition.

Additional Qualifications Desired:

Ph.D. in English or related field.

Experience:

Coursework in composition pedagogy; experience teaching writing, rhetoric, literature, and/or linguistics at a college or university.

Screening begins as soon as possible and continues until candidates are selected

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.

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.

Posting Date:

May 1, 2026

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

October 28, 2026