Assistant Professor - Modern East Asian History

Louisiana State University

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in History or equivalent or related field
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for historians of the nineteenth or twentieth centuries.
• Candidates who specialize in any part of the region (East Asia).

Responsibilities

• 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.

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