Assistant Professor - 18th-Century British Literature

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of British literature and culture of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830), beginning in August of 2027. Located in Baton Rouge, LSU is the flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution in Louisiana and a Research 1 (R1) University. We support research and teaching in a broad range of fields and many interdisciplinary programs.

Requirements

Ph.D., with expertise in British literature and culture of the Long 18th Century (1660-1830), by the time the position begins (August 2027).
Record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement.
Ability to teach and direct undergraduate and graduate research on literature of the entire period.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates who can teach and direct undergraduate and graduate research on literature of the entire period.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Long 18th-Century British literature and culture.
Teach undergraduate courses in the annual rotations of English 3020 (British Literature I: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and 18th Century) and English 3022 (British Literature II: Romantics, Victorians, and Moderns).
Serve on graduate dissertation committees.
Design new courses.
Work with existing interdisciplinary programs and collaborations.
Maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of a Research 1 Institution.