Assistant Professor Francophone Caribbean Studies
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Job Location:
Campbell, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor - Francophone Caribbean Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSS - School of French Studies (Gregory Bentley Stone ())
Work Location:
0416 Campbell B. Hodges Hall
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Department of French Studies in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at Louisiana State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Francophone Caribbean Studies inclusive of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast across chronological periods. We seek a candidate with an interdisciplinary research practice including (but not limited to) ecocritical feminist cultural studies historical or anthropological approaches. Experience in digital humanities as it relates to the candidates field of study interest in public humanities and innovative pedagogy are encouraged. Designated as one of the Centers of Excellence by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy the Department of French Studies and its Center for French and Francophone Studies are in addition part of the network of Chaires Senghor de la Francophonie.
Possibilities for collaboration exist with multiple interdisciplinary programs within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences including Comparative Literature; Linguistics; African and African-American Studies; Womens Gender and Sexuality Studies; and with other colleges across the university including the Ogden Honors College the Colleges of Music and Dramatic Arts Art & Design Coast and the Environment and Science.
Required Qualifications: The candidate must have a PhD in French Studies or an equivalent degree at the time of employment as well as four-skills fluency in both French and English. Knowledge of spoken and written creole (including Haitian Martinican or Louisiana French) is desirable. The candidates research in their area of expertise must be commensurate with LSUs Carnegie Classification (Research University very high research activity).
Responsibilities: A successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in both French and English as well as graduate courses in their field of expertise. A successful candidate will have opportunities to supervise and mentor graduate students and serve on graduate committees for students in the DFS and other departments.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
A complete application consists of a letter of application; a current CV; a one-page research statement; and a sample of written research work not to exceed 20 double-spaced pages. Application and requested materials should be submitted via the LSU Career Site. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). Original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please attach all required documents under the Resume/CV section of your application.In addition candidates are requested to send three confidential letters of recommendation to the following email address: Letters hosted by a dossier service such as Interfolio may also be sent to this email address.
To apply visit: Louisiana State University - Careers
All materials including letters of recommendation must be received by December 15 2025.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges please contact Greg Stone Department Chair at
Posting Date:
December 4 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 31 2026Additional 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!
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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 universitys ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g. resumes RS:17 documents) date of birth or reactivating applications please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
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