"Assistant Professor - English Linguistics"

The Department of English at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Linguistics, 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 Linguistics, or in related field by the time the position begins; record of publication or strong promise of future scholarly achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach and direct research in sociolinguistics or language acquisition. We especially welcome applicants who bring creative and forward-looking approaches to the study of language in society (i.e., innovative methodologies, digital technologies), or who can contribute to Departmental strengths in regional studies (the U.S. South, Mississippi Delta, the Caribbeans, the Gulf).

Teaching Expectations: The teaching load is 2/2 and consists mostly of undergraduate courses (e.g., Descriptive English Grammar, Dialects of English, Introduction to Linguistics, Topics in Language Studies) and graduate seminars in the area of faculty specialization. The new hire will have the opportunity to design new courses of their interest and collaborate with existing interdisciplinary programs and initiatives.

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 https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU; 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. Research statement describing the current research program (2-3 pages) 4. A representative research writing sample (30 pages max) 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.