Louisiana State University
Assistant Professor - Folklore
Louisiana State University, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353
Assistant Professor - Folklore page is loaded## Assistant Professor - Folklorelocations:
0260 O.K. Allen Halltime type:
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End Date: November 10, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00109805## ****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 - Folklore## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM HSS - Department of English (Brannon W Costello (00004845))## Work Location:0260 O.K. Allen Hall## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Folklore, beginning in August of 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 Folklore, or in related field with clear expertise in folklore, by the time the position begins (August 2026); record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. Preference given to candidates who can teach and direct undergraduate and graduate research on folklore studies, including but not limited to folklore and cultures of the Americas, such as the U.S. South, Louisiana, the Caribbean, and/or the Gulf Region. We are also interested in applicants working in/with digital folklore and other innovative methodologies.Teaching Expectations: The teaching load is 2/2 and consists of graduate and undergraduate courses including Intro to Folklore, American Folklore, Women and Folklore, and Topics in Folklore. The new hire in this position will also have the opportunity to design new courses and develop and work with existing interdisciplinary programs and collaborations; they are also expected to serve on graduate dissertation committees.Research Expectations: Competitive candidates should maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of an R1 institution. The College provides support for research and faculty development.Application Deadline: November 10, 2025.Application Process: All materials should be submitted electronically at ; you can also find a copy of the ad there.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Application Materials:
1. Letter of application (2 pages)
2. Current CV
3. 2-3 page research statement
4. 20-30 page writing sample
5. Names (with contact information) of three referees from whom we may request 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.
Questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges may be addressed to the English Department administrator, Mr. Richard Landry, at rland26@lsu.edu## Posting Date:September 22, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):November 10, 2025## 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
0260 O.K. Allen Halltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: November 10, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00109805## ****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 - Folklore## Position Type:Faculty## Department:LSUAM HSS - Department of English (Brannon W Costello (00004845))## Work Location:0260 O.K. Allen Hall## Pay Grade:Academic## Job Description:The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Folklore, beginning in August of 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 Folklore, or in related field with clear expertise in folklore, by the time the position begins (August 2026); record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. Preference given to candidates who can teach and direct undergraduate and graduate research on folklore studies, including but not limited to folklore and cultures of the Americas, such as the U.S. South, Louisiana, the Caribbean, and/or the Gulf Region. We are also interested in applicants working in/with digital folklore and other innovative methodologies.Teaching Expectations: The teaching load is 2/2 and consists of graduate and undergraduate courses including Intro to Folklore, American Folklore, Women and Folklore, and Topics in Folklore. The new hire in this position will also have the opportunity to design new courses and develop and work with existing interdisciplinary programs and collaborations; they are also expected to serve on graduate dissertation committees.Research Expectations: Competitive candidates should maintain an active scholarly profile on par with the expectations of an R1 institution. The College provides support for research and faculty development.Application Deadline: November 10, 2025.Application Process: All materials should be submitted electronically at ; you can also find a copy of the ad there.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Application Materials:
1. Letter of application (2 pages)
2. Current CV
3. 2-3 page research statement
4. 20-30 page writing sample
5. Names (with contact information) of three referees from whom we may request 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.
Questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges may be addressed to the English Department administrator, Mr. Richard Landry, at rland26@lsu.edu## Posting Date:September 22, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):November 10, 2025## 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