Assistant Professor Jobs in Louisiana

The Louisiana Scholars' College, the state's selective-admission honors college of the liberal arts and sciences, located at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, seeks applications to fill two tenure-track positions as an Assistant Professor of Economics, Political Science, or Philosophy with an anticipated start date of August 9, 2027. One of these positions will be filled by an applicant with at least 18 credit hours of graduate coursework in economics; otherwise, the specializations for these positions are open.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Economics, Political Science, or Philosophy. The successful candidates will be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate honors courses in their fields, as well as be able and willing to contribute to a team-taught core Great Texts curriculum.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior college-level teaching experience, experience directing student research, and experience in honors education. Duties include teaching 12-15 contact hours per semester; holding 10 office hours per week; advising students as assigned; directing undergraduate theses as needed; maintaining a research agenda; developing curricula; and working on committees as assigned.

To Apply:

Interested, qualified candidates should send, by email (with "Assistant Professor of PPE" in the subject line), to scholars@nsula.edu: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, representative publication (no more than 30 pages), contact information for three professional references, and all college transcripts (unofficial are acceptable for the preliminary application, official may be requested at a later date). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor of PPE, Search Committee

Louisiana Scholars' College

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches, LA 71497

scholars@nsula.edu

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Minimum Qualifications

•Shall be qualified to teach in field of study

•Shall be effective in teaching the assigned subject material

•Shall meet the required standards defined by the University

•Shall be proficient in curriculum development, instruction, assessment, and academic advising

•Shall hold a doctoral degree in Political Science, Economics, or Philosophy, or a related field

Job Duties and Other Information

•Be committed to excellence in teaching, service, and professional growth and scholarship

•Teach all courses in a manner that promotes academic excellence

•Submit course outlines and objectives

•Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to pedagogy

•Evaluate students and report progress

•Participate in periodic review of course materials

•Maintain assigned class schedules and the required 10 hours of office hours per week as determined by the Director

•Demonstrate knowledge of the goals and objectives of the program, College, and University

•Serve as an advisor and mentor for students in the Louisiana Scholars' College

•Direct undergraduate research and serve as a reader on honors theses

•Participate in faculty meetings and serve on all appropriate program, College, and University committees

•Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continued professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities, including grant writing, research, scholarly publication, and presentations

•Represent the University in a professional manner in all activities and functions as determined by the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean, or Director (e.g., commencement, faculty institute, registration, and all called meetings)

•Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program, College, and University policies

•Acknowledge and agree to comply with those mandates of the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana which regulate the activity and employment of state employees including but not limited to the "Code of Government Ethics," "LA R.S. 42: 1101 et seq.," and "Dual Office Holding and Dual Employment LA R.S. 42:61 et seq."

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person