Assistant Professor

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM CCE - Environmental Science (Kevin Lawrence Armbrust (00005949))

Work Location:

Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

This position is in the department of Environmental Sciences in the College of the Coast and Environment for a wildlife disease ecologist specializing in how host behavior and environmental change influence host susceptibility and disease dynamics across organizational levels. Candidates for this position are expected to establish a rigorous extramural funded program and teach courses in the areas that could include but are not limited to freshwater conservation, wildlife and disease ecology, and ecoimmunology as well as teaching existing undergraduate and graduate courses in these areas including but not limited to Introduction to Environmental Sciences.

Teach courses applicable to the expertise of the applicant and needs of the Department of Environmental Sciences - 50%

Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program - 30%

Mentor Graduate Students - 10%

Provide intermural and extramural service to the University as well as external groups - 10%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PhD

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Attach a cover letter, resume and three professional references along with their email addresses. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire. If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lily Pham, 225-578-9421, lily.pham@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

June 1, 2026

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

July 1, 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.

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.

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