Instructor of English

## **About Us:** Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. ## **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: Instructor of English ## Position Type: Faculty ## Department: LSUA ASA - Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758)) ## Work Location: LSU - Alexandria ## Pay Grade: Academic ## Job Description: POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES The Instructor of English candidate will teach first-year writing courses, general education service courses, and other courses for which the candidate is credentialed. The selected candidate will - teach a 5/5 load of undergraduate courses; - maintain the required number of weekly office hours; - serve on departmental and university committees; - provide community service; - demonstrate willingness to use technology in all courses, including on campus, hybrid, and online. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: Completion of Master's in English or equivalent field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in English. Preferred candidates will have specialization in composition; provide a record of teaching excellence; and demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. With nine years of service at LSUA, this Instructor position is eligible for promotion to Senior Instructor. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check. Questions can be directed to the LSUA Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu ## Additional Job Description: ## Competencies: None ## Special Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and background check are required before a candidate can be hired. **Skills Needed:** **Preferred Skills:** ## Posting Date: July 17, 2026 ## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 23, 2026 ## Additional Position Information: **Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. **Benefits -** LSUA 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): ## LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ## HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emaile…