The Department of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in US Antebellum Southern history.  We welcome applicants working in all subfields.  Eligible candidates should be prepared to teach the US history survey as well as upper division and graduate courses in their area of specialization.  

Job Duties:

• Teach graduate or undergraduate courses and hold regular office hours.  Supervise graduate assistant(s) if assigned. 
• Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications.

Required Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in History, specializing in the early nineteenth-century; evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. 

Special instructions: 

Please provide your cover letter, CV, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Additional information: 

Teaching load of two courses per semester; salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications.  The appointment begins August 2020. 

Application deadline is October 15, 2019.

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!

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu