Instructor
Faculty
LSUAM CCE - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti (00007816))
1002X Energy, Coast, and Environment Building
Academic
Job Summary:
The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a 9-month instructor position in marine sciences. This is a non-tenure track appointment for a faculty position to teach undergraduate courses. Course responsibilities will include introductory undergraduate courses for majors and non-majors and the development of courses related to the applicant's area of expertise. The instructor will be expected to teach the equivalent of six (6) courses per year, typically three (3) per semester. Summer salary possibilities exist for additional summer teaching or research/outreach activities. This is a one-year full-time position only. The position may be renewed depending on funding availability. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.
Job Responsibilities:
90% Teach six (6) courses, three (3) per semester of introductory undergraduate courses to majors and non-majors (i.e. general education), either in-person or online and which will be based on the expertise of the instructor.
10% Perform other duties as needed by the department, such as contributing to field and laboratory work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Geography, Geology, or other related areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D.
2 year experience
Specific Experience:
Experience teaching courses
Competencies
Effective communication skills - verbal and written ADVANCE
Course instruction and teaching ADVANCE
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationship with students, faculty, and staff ADVANCE
Experience working outdoors preferably in Coastal Wetlands ADVANCE
Experience working in laboratory ADVANCE
Please attach your CV/Resume, cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references that include name, title and email address.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required.
Informational inquiries can be addressed to: Sharon Butler at sbutler@lsu.edu
June 8, 2026
December 5, 2026
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.
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.
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.