Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History

0217 Robert Lee Himes Hallmid

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Ph.D. in History or equivalent or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. Appointment Details The appointment begins August 2027.

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Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History

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

0217 Robert Lee Himes Hall

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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

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→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.

Requirements

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The appointment begins August 2027. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is October 15, 2026.

What We Offer

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

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.

Nice to Have

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September 2, 2026

March 1, 2027

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.

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.

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.