Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSE - School of Library and Information Science (Edward Albert Benoit III (00012213))

   

Work Location:

0223 George Peabody Hall

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

College of Education

School of Information Studies

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice - Non Tenure Track (2 positions)

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSE – School of Information Studies (Edward Benoit)

Work Location:

100% Remote or In-Person (223 George Peabody Hall)

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The School of Information Studies at Louisiana State University announces the availability of two full-time Assistant Professors of Professional Practice position to teach graduate courses in Library & Information Science (LIS) with a focus in archival studies, librarianship, or records & information management. The candidate will have a commitment to teaching excellence and service to the profession. These are 12-month appointments and may be renewed annually. The starting date is negotiable.

Job Duties:

80% - Teaching: Teach online graduate courses to support the graduate programs in the School of Information Studies. The teaching load is ten (10) courses per calendar year: eight (8) courses per academic year (4 per semester) and two (2) courses per summer term.

20% - Service: Serve on appropriate School, College, University, and Professional committees; attendance at affiliated professional conferences; and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent with 0-1 teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Information Studies or equivalent with less than a year teaching experience
• Experience teaching university LIS graduate-level courses online; professional experience in LIS

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit a letter of application describing interest in this position and qualifications; a current vita; unofficial transcripts and the contact information of at least three references – including phone numbers and email addresses. Official transcripts may be requested later.
For further information or questions, contact Dr. Stacie Milburn at smilburn@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

February 10, 2026

   

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

June 10, 2026

  

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.

   

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