Louisiana State University
Assistant Professor - Asian Religions and Philosophy
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
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0102 Charles E. Coates Halltime type:
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R00109768## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Assistant Professor - Asian Religions and Philosophy## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM HSS - School of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Jon Cogburn (00010862))## Work Location:0102 Charles E. Coates Hall## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Asian Religion and Philosophy, to begin in Fall 2026. We are open to candidates whose work focuses on any East Asian, South Asian, and/or Southeast Asian tradition(s) in any historical era.The successful candidate will have an active record of research and publication, a dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, a commitment to service for the department, college, and university, and a willingness to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative culture. Moreover, the successful candidate will teach two courses per semester (four courses per year)—one general education course (either “Asian Religions” or “Religions of the World”) and one upper- level course in Asian Religions and Philosophy.A Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a relevant specialization is required for appointment to assistant professor. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The deadline for submission is November 15, 2025 but review of applications may continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place over Zoom.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Applications must be submitted online and should include:
- a cover letter,
- list of 3-5 references (we will solicit letters from candidates after initial review of applications),
- a curriculum vitae,
- a copy of a publication to serve as a writing sample,
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (compiled as a single document).
Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.
Further information about the department can be found at https://www.lsu.edu/hss/prs/. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mari Rethelyi at mrethelyi@lsu.edu.## Posting Date:September 22, 2025## Closing Date (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 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.## 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 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr
0102 Charles E. Coates Halltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R00109768## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Assistant Professor - Asian Religions and Philosophy## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM HSS - School of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Jon Cogburn (00010862))## Work Location:0102 Charles E. Coates Hall## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Asian Religion and Philosophy, to begin in Fall 2026. We are open to candidates whose work focuses on any East Asian, South Asian, and/or Southeast Asian tradition(s) in any historical era.The successful candidate will have an active record of research and publication, a dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, a commitment to service for the department, college, and university, and a willingness to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative culture. Moreover, the successful candidate will teach two courses per semester (four courses per year)—one general education course (either “Asian Religions” or “Religions of the World”) and one upper- level course in Asian Religions and Philosophy.A Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a relevant specialization is required for appointment to assistant professor. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The deadline for submission is November 15, 2025 but review of applications may continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place over Zoom.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Applications must be submitted online and should include:
- a cover letter,
- list of 3-5 references (we will solicit letters from candidates after initial review of applications),
- a curriculum vitae,
- a copy of a publication to serve as a writing sample,
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (compiled as a single document).
Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.
Further information about the department can be found at https://www.lsu.edu/hss/prs/. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mari Rethelyi at mrethelyi@lsu.edu.## Posting Date:September 22, 2025## Closing Date (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 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.## 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 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University at Shreveport* LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans* LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport* The Health Care Services Division* Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center* Pennington Biomedical Research Center* Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeIn implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:* Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and* Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr