LSU Department of English
Assistant Professor - English Linguistics
LSU Department of English, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Overview
The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics, beginning in August 2026. Located in Baton Rouge, LSU is the flagship land-grant institution in Louisiana and a Research 1 (R1) University. We support research and teaching in a broad range of fields and many interdisciplinary programs. Requirements
Ph.D. in Linguistics, or in a related field by the time the position begins; record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach and direct research in sociolinguistics or language acquisition. We especially welcome applicants who bring creative and forward-looking approaches to the study of language in society (i.e., innovative methodologies, digital technologies), or who can contribute to Departmental strengths in regional studies (the U.S. South, Mississippi Delta, the Caribbeans, the Gulf). Responsibilities
Teaching : Teaching load is 2/2, primarily undergraduate courses (e.g., Descriptive English Grammar, Dialects of English, Introduction to Linguistics, Topics in Language Studies) and graduate seminars in the area of faculty specialization. The hiree will have the opportunity to design new courses and collaborate with existing interdisciplinary programs and initiatives. Research : Maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of an R1 institution. The College provides support for research and faculty development. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field by start date Record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement Ability to teach and direct research in sociolinguistics or language acquisition preferred Interest in innovative methodologies and digital technologies; potential to contribute to regional studies strengths Application Deadline
November 10, 2025. Application Process
All materials should be submitted electronically at the LSU Workday portal. A copy of the advertisement is available there as well. Required Materials
Letter of application (2 pages) Current CV Research statement describing the current research program (2–3 pages) Representative research writing sample (maximum 30 pages) Names and contact information of three referees for confidential letters of recommendation Please attach all documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Attachments are limited to five. Interviews
Interviews will be conducted on Zoom in mid-December 2025. Contact for Questions
Questions regarding status of your application or salary ranges may be addressed to the English Department administrator, Mr. Richard Landry, at rland26@lsu.edu. Posting and Closing Dates
Posting Date: September 22, 2025 Closing Date: November 10, 2025 (Open Until Filled if no date specified). Additional Position Information
Background Check:
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits:
LSU offers comprehensive benefits 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. Equal Opportunity
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact
For questions related to attaching documents, updating applications, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions about status or salary ranges, contact the department using the information in the Special Instructions section of this posting.
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The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics, beginning in August 2026. Located in Baton Rouge, LSU is the flagship land-grant institution in Louisiana and a Research 1 (R1) University. We support research and teaching in a broad range of fields and many interdisciplinary programs. Requirements
Ph.D. in Linguistics, or in a related field by the time the position begins; record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach and direct research in sociolinguistics or language acquisition. We especially welcome applicants who bring creative and forward-looking approaches to the study of language in society (i.e., innovative methodologies, digital technologies), or who can contribute to Departmental strengths in regional studies (the U.S. South, Mississippi Delta, the Caribbeans, the Gulf). Responsibilities
Teaching : Teaching load is 2/2, primarily undergraduate courses (e.g., Descriptive English Grammar, Dialects of English, Introduction to Linguistics, Topics in Language Studies) and graduate seminars in the area of faculty specialization. The hiree will have the opportunity to design new courses and collaborate with existing interdisciplinary programs and initiatives. Research : Maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of an R1 institution. The College provides support for research and faculty development. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Linguistics or related field by start date Record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement Ability to teach and direct research in sociolinguistics or language acquisition preferred Interest in innovative methodologies and digital technologies; potential to contribute to regional studies strengths Application Deadline
November 10, 2025. Application Process
All materials should be submitted electronically at the LSU Workday portal. A copy of the advertisement is available there as well. Required Materials
Letter of application (2 pages) Current CV Research statement describing the current research program (2–3 pages) Representative research writing sample (maximum 30 pages) Names and contact information of three referees for confidential letters of recommendation Please attach all documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Attachments are limited to five. Interviews
Interviews will be conducted on Zoom in mid-December 2025. Contact for Questions
Questions regarding status of your application or salary ranges may be addressed to the English Department administrator, Mr. Richard Landry, at rland26@lsu.edu. Posting and Closing Dates
Posting Date: September 22, 2025 Closing Date: November 10, 2025 (Open Until Filled if no date specified). Additional Position Information
Background Check:
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits:
LSU offers comprehensive benefits 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. Equal Opportunity
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact
For questions related to attaching documents, updating applications, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions about status or salary ranges, contact the department using the information in the Special Instructions section of this posting.
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