Tenure-Track: Long 18th-Century Brit Lit

Department of English, Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of British literature and culture of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830), beginning August 2027. The Department of English seeks a scholar with a Ph.D.

in English and a strong record of publication or potential, who can teach and direct graduate research spanning the period. The position emphasizes undergraduate and graduate teaching, with opportunities for new course development and interdisciplinary work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by August 2027 in English with focus on British literature of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830)
• Record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement
• Ability to teach and direct undergraduate and graduate research across the entire period

Responsibilities

• Teach 2/2 load including Long 18th-Century British literature and culture
• Teach undergraduate courses English 3020 and 3022; participate in graduate dissertation committees
• Design new courses and collaborate with interdisciplinary programs and initiatives
• Maintain an active scholarly profile in line with a Research 1 institution and participate in faculty development

Skills

British literature

Scholarly publishing

Graduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in English

Job description

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of British literature and culture of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830), beginning August 2027. The Department of English seeks a scholar with a Ph.D.

in English and a strong record of publication or potential, who can teach and direct graduate research spanning the period. The position emphasizes undergraduate and graduate teaching, with opportunities for new course development and interdisciplinary work.