What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor position at Louisiana State University?
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The Department of Public Administration invites applications for an Instructor of Public Administration position to begin in Fall 2026. The incumbent will teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in public administration.
Housed in the E.J. Ourso College of Business, for over 40 years the Department of Public Administration has worked to fulfill its mission of preparing leaders for careers in public service, and its alumni hold key leadership positions across the public, non-profit, and private sectors. The Department’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), and in addition to the MPA degree, the Department offers a graduate Minor in Public Administration and a new undergraduate Minor in Public Affairs. Courses in the Department are offered in both online and in-person modalities.
The standard teaching load for this full-time position is four courses per semester for a total of eight courses per academic year.
Job Responsibilities:
- 90% - Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the Department of Public Administration. The normal teaching load for this position is four courses per semester; for a total of eight courses per academic year.
- 10% - Provide service to the College and Department
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field; J.D. with graduate coursework in related fields; ABD candidates will be considered.
- Years of Experience: 0-5 years
- Specific Experience: Teaching experience related to the public administration curriculum.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching courses in public administration core curriculum.
- Excellent teaching and oral communication skills.
Job Competencies:
- Teaching - Proficient
- Communication - Advanced
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Special Instructions:
Please attach a letter of interest, CV/Resume, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. sample syllabus, recent student evaluations or summaries, etc.) A copy of your transcripts may also be attached, but the successful candidate will need to have an official transcript sent directly to our HR Analyst from their institution's transcript provider prior to hire.Questions regarding this position or the associated salary range, should be directed to Dr. Jared Llorens, jared1@lsu.edu.
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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.
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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.