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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - American Politics

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Political Science (Robert E Hogan (00009515))

   

Work Location:

0101 Charles E. Coates Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of Political Science of Louisiana State University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor position in American Politics, beginning in the Fall of 2026. Sub-field specialization is open. Pending final approval, the position will be full-time, tenure-track, with a 2-2 teaching load. Candidates should be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science or related field by the Fall of 2026. Candidates with Ph.D. in hand are preferred, but we will consider those who are close to completion and will finish by the time of the appointment. An active and rigorous research agenda is critical, as well as a commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025. Salary for the appointment will be commensurate with educational preparation and experience.

Job Summary: 

Tenure-track position that teaches both undergraduate and graduate students, maintains an active research agenda with regular publications, and participates in departmental, college, and university service activities commensurate with rank. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Teach graduate or undergraduate courses and hold regular office hours. Supervise graduate assistant(s) if assigned. - 50% 

Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications. - 50% 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in Political Science or related or equivalent field. 

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Application materials should include a letter of application stating the candidate’s research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a research statement, a teaching statement, and any teaching materials (e.g., course evaluations and syllabi). Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five. A copy of your transcripts may be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior to hire. In addition, three current letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Robert Hogan, Chair, by email to polisci@lsu.edu.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Robert Hogan at polisci@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

September 16, 2025

   

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

March 13, 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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