Instructor - (Digital Studies)

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor - (Digital Studies)

   

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:

Academic

   

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

School of Information Studies

Instructor (In-person or Remote Position for Undergraduate Digital Studies Program)

The School of Information Studies at Louisiana State University announces the availability of a full-time Instructor position to teach undergraduate courses in the Digital Studies program including Integrated Learning Core (ILC)/General Education courses and those in support of the School's undergraduate minor. The candidate will have a commitment to teaching excellence. These are 12-month appointments and may be renewed annually. The starting date is negotiable and can be remote.

100% Teaching: Teach undergraduate courses to support the Digital Studies Program, School of Information Studies' Integrated Learning Core (ILC)/General Education courses and undergraduate minor. The teaching load is twelve (12) courses per calendar year: eight (8) courses per academic year (4 per semester) and two (4) courses per summer term. 

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Library or Information Science or equivalent

At least one year experience teaching university-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. Edward Benoit at ebenoit@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

February 19, 2026

   

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

June 11, 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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