Assistant Professor – 18th-Century British Literature – Louisiana State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – 18th-Century British Literature – Louisiana State University

• Institution: Louisiana State University (LSU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English, College of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Job Requisition ID: R00120555

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: British Literature and Culture of the Long 18th Century (1660–1830)

• Teaching Load: 2/2

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Posting Date: September 14, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

• Workday Posting Close Date: March 13, 2027

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of English at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in British Literature and Culture of the Long 18th Century (1660–1830).

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, maintain an active scholarly research agenda appropriate to an R1 university, and participate in graduate education and interdisciplinary academic programs.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a 2/2 course load.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Long 18th-Century British literature and culture.

• Participate in annual rotations of:

  • ENGL 3020 – British Literature I: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and 18th Century

  • ENGL 3022 – British Literature II: Romantics, Victorians, and Moderns

• Serve on graduate dissertation committees.

• Develop new courses within the candidate’s areas of expertise.

• Participate in interdisciplinary programs and academic collaborations.

• Maintain an active research and publication profile consistent with LSU’s R1 expectations.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with expertise in British Literature and Culture of the Long 18th Century (1660–1830).

• Doctoral degree must be completed by the position start date in August 2027.

• Record of publication or strong evidence of future scholarly achievement.

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate research covering the broader Long 18th-Century period.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Letter of Application – maximum 2 pages

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Dissertation Abstract or Research Statement – 2–3 pages

4. Names and Contact Information of Three References

Confidential letters of recommendation may be requested later.

Additional Materials:

• Writing samples may be requested at a later stage.

• All application documents should be uploaded under the Resume/CV section.

• Attachments are limited to five files.

Selection Process

• Application Materials Deadline: November 2, 2026

• First-round interviews are expected to be conducted via Zoom in mid-December 2026 or early January 2027.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/Assistant-Professor----18th-Century-British-Literature_R00120555

• Job Requisition ID: R00120555

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

• Department Contact: Mr. Richard Landry

• Email: rland26@lsu.edu

• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain valid authorization throughout employment.

Official Careers Website: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU