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Job Posting Title:

Instructor - Religious Studies

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - School of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Jon Cogburn (00010862))

Work Location:

0117 A.T. Prescott Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Louisiana State University seeks a full-time Instructor for the Spring 2026 semester. The selected candidate will teach courses as assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Job Responsibilities

100% - Teach courses and hold regular office hours

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: Master's

Specific Degree: Religious Studies

Preferred Qualifications

Education Level: Ph. D

Specific Degree: Religious Studies related field

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Special Instructions
Please attach CV/resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references. 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 Victoria Pfeifer at vpfeif3@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

December 12, 2025

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

June 10, 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.