Master's Degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent with 0-1 teaching experience
PhD in Information Studies or equivalent with less than a year teaching experience
Experience teaching university LIS graduate-level courses online; professional experience in LIS
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
For further information or questions, contact Dr. Stacie Milburn at smilburn@lsu.edu.
Posting Date:
February 10, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
June 10, 2026
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
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:
Job Description:
College of Education
School of Information Studies
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice - Non Tenure Track (2 positions)
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSE - School of Information Studies (Edward Benoit)
Work Location:
100% Remote or In-Person (223 George Peabody Hall)
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The School of Information Studies at Louisiana State University announces the availability of two full-time Assistant Professors of Professional Practice position to teach graduate courses in Library & Information Science (LIS) with a focus in archival studies, librarianship, or records & information management. The candidate will have a commitment to teaching excellence and service to the profession. These are 12-month appointments and may be renewed annually. The starting date is negotiable.
Job Duties:
80% - Teaching: Teach online graduate courses to support the graduate programs in the School of Information Studies. The teaching load is ten (10) courses per calendar year: eight (8) courses per academic year (4 per semester) and two (2) courses per summer term.
20% - Service: Serve on appropriate School, College, University, and Professional committees; attendance at affiliated professional conferences; and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
Lsu · 0223 George Peabody Hall