36.2867, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: English Instructor - ESL, Louisiana State University

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Subject: 36.2867, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: English Instructor - ESL, Louisiana State University

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Date: 24-Sep-2025
From: Brannon Costello [english at lsu.edu]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: English Instructor - ESL, Louisiana State University


Job Location: Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA
Web Address: https://lsu.edu/hss/english/
Job Title: English Instructor - ESL
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language
Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Description:
The Department of English at Louisiana State University seeks an
Instructor to teach courses in spoken and/or written English to
international students. Our spoken English courses seek to develop and
improve general spoken English skills (pronunciation, stress,
intonation, and rhythm), overall comprehensibility, and interaction
skills for international teaching assistants. Our English as a Second
Language composition courses are designed to improve international
students’ grammar, research, and writing skills in formal academic
English.
This appointment will begin January 2026.
Required Qualifications: at least an M.A. in English as a Second
Language and/or Linguistics, evidence of outstanding teaching in ESL,
familiarity with OPI (oral proficiency interview) technique.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching ESL in
higher education, ITA (international teaching assistant) training,
experience teaching English Composition at the university level.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and c.v. with at least three references.
Review of applications will begin 9/25 and will continue until the
position is filled.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or
salary ranges, please contact Brannon Costello at english at lsu.edu.
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 15,
2025
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.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with
attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or
reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources
Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR at lsu.edu.  For questions
or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges,
please contact the department using the information provided in the
Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        USA
Web Address for Applications:
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0260-OK-Allen-Hall/English-Instructor---ESL_R00109844
Contact Information:
        Brannon Costello
        Email: english at lsu.edu



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