Open Rank (Tenure-Track) In Educational Research

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Job Posting Title:

Open Rank (Tenure-Track) in Educational Research

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSE - School of Education (Laura Hensley Choate (00007224))

Work Location:

0221 George Peabody Hall

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

The Lutrill and Pearl Payne School of Education

Open Rank Faculty (Tenure-Track) in Educational Research

Position Description:

The Lutrill and Pearl Payne School of Education (SoE) in the College of Human Sciences and Education (CHSE) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Educational Research. We encourage applicants in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Research, Counseling, and Higher Education. The ideal candidate would possess experience teaching research methods courses at the graduate level. The individual will possess excellent pedagogical skills in face-to-face, hybrid, and web-based courses and an expectation to teach, support, and mentor graduate students in the SoE, who have a variety of research interests including curriculum and instruction, higher education, educational leadership, counseling, and educational research methods. This individual should have a cohesive research agenda and publication record in their field of study, demonstrating expertise in a variety of educational research methods including quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods approaches. We welcome applicants who have a proven record of securing external grants or potential in obtaining external grants. At LSU, collaboration is highly valued and fostered, thus evidence of working relationships with others from a variety of fields is preferred. Appointment date: August 15, 2026.

Responsibilities:

Conduct scholarly research; teach graduate classes; advise graduate students; direct theses and dissertations; seek external support for scholarly activities aimed at building an externally funded research program; and perform service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Educational Research Methodology, Educational Statistics, or other Education discipline (i.e., Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Counseling, etc.) with a strong background in Educational Research Methodology (for example, a minor in research methodology or statistics) from an accredited university
• Experience teaching at the graduate level
• Expertise in advanced research methods in educational settings
• Publication record or potential publication agenda in high impact research journals and presentations at prominent national/international meetings.

Job Competencies:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and teaching in-person, hybrid, and online courses
• Demonstrated collaboration with faculty and/or graduate students

If applying at Associate or Professor level, previously earned tenure & promotion to the rank of associate or full professor from an accredited university.

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.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Must pass a satisfactory background check. Applications should include a letter of application that details how the applicant's research experience and interests meet the requirements and responsibilities of the position; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Contact Dr. Laura Choate, Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education Director, at lchoate@lsu.edu for more information.

Posting Date:

January 9, 2026

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

April 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.

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.

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@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.