Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (Rafael Orozco (00011322))

Work Location:

0316 Campbell B. Hodges Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures at Louisiana State University is searching for an instructor of Classics to teach beginning and intermediate Latin and Greek classes and Classical Studies courses in translation beginning in August 2026. A Master's degree in Classics or related field is required, but a PhD is preferred. The teaching load is 12 credit hours a semester, which equates to three or four courses a term. The position is for one year, but there is a possibility of renewal. Consideration of applications will begin May 18, 2026.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach CV/resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references who may be contacted for a letter. A copy of your transcripts may be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Andrea Morris at aemorris@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

May 11, 2026

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

November 7, 2026

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.

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.