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 Modern East Asian History, with a preference for historians of the nineteenth or twentieth centuries. Those working on modern China are encouraged to apply, but we welcome candidates who specialize in any part of the region. Applicants should be prepared to teach survey courses in World History as well as upper-level courses in their area of expertise.
Responsibilities
Teach a teaching load of two courses per semester.
Mentor graduate students pursuing the Global History minor.
Engage in scholarly research and publication.
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.
Application 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 aplong@lsu.edu.
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 - 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, Department Chair, at aplong@lsu.edu.
Please Apply Using This Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/0217-Robert-Lee-Himes-Hall/Assistant-Professor---Modern-East-Asian-History_R00120035
Internal Number: R00120035
