Assistant Professor - 20th Century U.S. History

About the role

The Department of History at Louisiana State University seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor specializing in 20th‑century U.S. history. The position begins in August 2027 and offers the opportunity to teach, supervise graduate research, and contribute to scholarly work.

Key responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses each semester.
• Supervise graduate students conducting research in U.S. history.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish scholarly work.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in History or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Research expertise in areas such as capitalism, political history, political economy, medicine, science, technology, environment, race, ethnicity, or borderlands.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement plans.
• Paid holidays, leave options, and wellness benefits.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions and professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and other university perks.