Assistant Professor - 20th Century U.S. History

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - 20th Century U.S. History

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of History (Alecia P Long (00011495))

Work Location:

0224 Robert Lee Himes Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

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.

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!

Contact Information

Alecia Long at [email protected]

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications, a CV, and a list of three references.

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, contact Alecia Long, Department Chair, at [email protected].

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

September 2, 2026

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

March 1, 2027

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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

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.

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