Instructor - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences

Louisiana State University is hiring a full-time non-tenure track Instructor in Oceanography and Coastal Sciences. The position requires teaching six undergraduate courses per year, with responsibilities including course development and potential summer teaching. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field and teaching experience. The role is based in Baton Rouge, LA, with an anticipated start date in August 2025.
Instructor - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences

Full Time

R00102391

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM CCE - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti
(00007816))

Work Location:

1002X Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

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. The
anticipated start date for this position if August 2025.

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 Oceanography, Marine Sciences, GeoSciences or other
related areas.

1 year experience.

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

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach CV/Resume, a letter of application, a statement of
teaching interests, unofficial transcripts, and three professional
references to include name, title and email address. A offer of
employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and
official transcripts will be required upon hire.

This position will be open until it is filled; however, initial
review of applications will begin by

March 17th, 2025.

Informational inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Haosheng Huang,
Search Committee Chair, hhuang7@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

February 4, 2025

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

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 and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a
State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance
to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of
materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance
related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of
Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

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.

To apply, visit https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/1002X-Energy-Coast-and-Environment-Building/Instructor_R00102391

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