Assistant Professor - Environment and Community Studies

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - Environment and Community Studies

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Sociology (Edward S Shihadeh (00008174))

   

Work Location:

0110A W.C. Stubbs Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Start Date: August 2027  

Job Position/Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track).

Department of Sociology

Louisiana State University

Academic Positions: Assistant Professor

Salary Range: Negotiable

Job Description:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Position/Tenure-Track) Department of Sociology.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences


Louisiana State University

Specialization Area: Environment and Community

The Department of Sociology at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2027. We seek applicants with a specialization in Environment and Community who want to join a vibrant academic community at a R1 university.

Required Qualifications: Applicants should show promise of developing a strong record of publications. Potential for research funding is critical. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in sociology or anticipate completion of the degree by August of 2027.

Screening of applicants will begin Sept 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; sick leave; paid holidays; wellness benefits; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.

The LSU Department of Sociology is one of the oldest in the South and has awarded doctoral degrees for over 80 years. LSU is Louisiana's flagship research university and is the only public Carnegie designated Research Extensive University in the state. For more information about the department, please see www.lsu.edu/sociology.

LSU is an equal opportunity employer.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent to: Kegan Reid, Job Search, 126 Stubbs Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or via email to Kegan Reid at [email protected].

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, contact Edward Shihadeh, Department Chair, at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

September 3, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 2, 2027

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including 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; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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