What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Physics position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Posting Title:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Physics
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUA ASA - Mathematics and Physical Sciences (Nathan J Sammons (00007928))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Physics (Tenure Track)
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana State University at Alexandria invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physics. This is a 9-month position to begin in August 2026. This position focuses on providing high quality instruction in undergraduate physics and physical science courses both on campus and online.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field with teaching experience in College Physics.
Responsibilities: Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Develops and teaches lecture and laboratory courses in both physics and physical science as assigned, both in-person and online.
- Maintain high standards of instruction and utilize innovative teaching methods to support student success.
- Mentors undergraduate students in research projects.
- Maintains high standards of instruction.
- Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically.
- Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings.
- Contributes to curriculum development and review processes to ensure alignment with academic goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service.
Application Instructions:
Please submit application, uploading the following as a single PDF: (1) cover letter, (2) CV that includes contact information for three references, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) short statement on research interests and how you would incorporate undergraduate students, (5) unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and background check are required before a candidate can be hired.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or other details about the position, please contact humanresources@lsua.edu.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Application Instructions:Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
July 13, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 11, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA 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):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Sick Leave