Assistant Professor - English Linguistics

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 Linguistics, beginning in August of 2026. Located in Baton Rouge, LSU is the flagship land-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. in Linguistics or a related field by the time the position begins.
• Record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement.
• Ability to teach and direct research in sociolinguistics or language acquisition.

Nice To Haves

• Creative and forward-looking approaches to the study of language in society.
• Experience with innovative methodologies and digital technologies.
• Ability to contribute to Departmental strengths in regional studies (the U.S. South, Mississippi Delta, the Caribbeans, the Gulf).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses such as Descriptive English Grammar, Dialects of English, Introduction to Linguistics, and Topics in Language Studies.
• Conduct graduate seminars in the area of faculty specialization.
• Design new courses of interest and collaborate with existing interdisciplinary programs and initiatives.
• Maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of an R1 institution.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree