Instructor - Part-Time - Africana Studies

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor - Part-Time - Africana Studies

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUA ASA - Liberal Arts (Brenda R Ellington (00009758))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Applicants must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Music or Africana Studies or a related field with teaching experience preferred.

Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing qualifications, a CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Official transcripts, a Disclosure Statement, and a professional writing sample will be required prior to employment.

All application materials should be uploaded to the application.

Additional Job Description:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking an adjunct in Africana Studies to teach in an online format the following 3 credit course as part of our Bachelor of General Studies in Africana Studies program: AFST 3030 – Black Musical Traditions. This course acts as a survey of Black African musical traditions, examining West & Central African musical ideas and tracing the spread and manifestation of these ideas in the variety of music of the Atlantic World.

Responsibilities:

· Developing a class syllabus

· Ordering required textbooks before start of class

· Preparing lectures or teaching pdfs and student assignments

· Being available for student conferences

· Presenting instruction based on online course description

· Submitting attendance reporting

· Evaluating student performance on assignments and exams in a timely manner

· Submitting midterm and final grades according to university regulations

· Providing student evaluation of the course

· Building positive rapport with students and faculty

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to instruct online in Moodle (an online course in how to teach online and how to use Moodle may be required)

· Availability for student conferences

· Ability to grade assignments and examinations

Applicants must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Music or Africana Studies or a related field with teaching experience preferred.

Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing qualifications, a CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Official transcripts, a Disclosure Statement, and a professional writing sample will be required prior to employment.

All application materials should be uploaded to the application.

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

September 23, 2026

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

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu