Job Posting:Tenure-track Positions in the Dept. of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice at Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University:
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR
(TENURE-TRACK/FIVE POSITIONS)
The Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice at Louisiana State University, the flagship institution
of the state, seeks applicants for one or more anticipated positions beginning August 2012 in multiple areas.
(All Levels) teaches undergraduate courses in appropriate areas of specialization; collaborates with schoolbased
professionals in Professional Development Schools; (Asst/Assoc/Full Professor) teaches doctoral level
courses; advises graduate students; teaches graduate courses in appropriate areas of specialization including
supervising Master’s teacher-research projects; conducts and publishes scholarly research; participates in
professional and funded activities.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure-track/position #017994) in Elementary Education with a focus on one
or more of the following areas:
• Curriculum Studies/Foundational Studies
• Language Arts
• Math/Science (STEM)
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate or equivalent degree in Education or a related field with an emphasis
in one or more of the listed areas; evidence of scholarly research and publication; commitment to participate in
LSU’s innovative and heavily field-based teacher preparation programs; commitment to working with diverse
populations in urban settings; two years of teaching experience in K-12 schools or equivalent (Equivalent experiences
would include teaching methods courses as a graduate student or supervising student teachers).
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure-track/position #017989) in Reading/Literacy Education with a strong
emphasis in grades 1-8; must be eligible for Reading Specialist Certification.Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate or equivalent degree in Education or related field with an emphasis in Reading/Literacy;
evidence of scholarly research and publication; commitment to participate in LSU’s innovative and heavily
field-based teacher preparation programs; commitment to working with diverse populations in urban settings;
two years of teaching experience in K-12 schools, or equivalent.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure-track/position #005498) in Counselor Education. Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate or equivalent degree in counselor education from a CACREP-approved program; relevant
experience as a school counselor preferred, and/or strong experience with counseling children and
adolescents; licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor or certification as a school counselor; commitment
to excellence in research, teaching, service, and evidence-based practice; record of scholarly activity
commensurate with level of experience.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (tenure-track/position #018355) in Higher Education. Required
Qualifications: Earned doctorate or equivalent degree in higher education or a related area with expertise
in student affairs administration, finance, law, ethics, or administration.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR (tenure-track/position #000765) in Educational Leadership. Required
Qualifications: Earned doctorate or equivalent degree in educational leadership; commitment to participate
in LSU’s innovative and heavily field-based teacher preparation programs; five years of teaching experience in K-
12 schools or other appropriate venues; administrative experience at the principal or higher level in a K-12 school
setting or school district.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will be based on rank filled. An offer
of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Applications will be
reviewed beginning January 31, 2012 and will continue until candidates are selected. Apply online and see
more detailed ad at: www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu
LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER