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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - Modern European 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 Europe, excluding Britain.  We welcome especially candidates with expertise in Eastern or Central Europe.  Candidates must be able to assist in the supervision of graduate students in German history.

 

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. in History or equivalent or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. 

Teaching load of two courses per semester; salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications.  The appointment begins August 2026.  An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.  Application deadline is October 15, 2025. 

   

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, please contact Alecia Long, Department Chair, at aplong@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

October 15, 2025

   

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

October 20, 2025

  

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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

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. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

   

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