Job Details

Job Title

Part-Time Instructor (In Person or Remote)

Job Summary

Position Type: Non-Employee Faculty

Department: LSUAM HSE - School of Library and Information Science (Edward Albert Benoit III (00012213))

Work Location: 0223 George Peabody Hall

Pay Grade:

Posting Date: August 24, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 23, 2026

College of Human Sciences & Education School of Information Studies Part-Time Instructor (In-Person or Remote) The College of Human Sciences & Education has five degree-granting schools: School of Education, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, School of Kinesiology, School of Information Studies, and School of Social Work. Part-Time Instructors are needed for our online and on-campus academic programs. The Part-Time Instructors will teach assigned courses as specified in each school's course curriculum and schedule.

Responsibilities

• 75% Teach assigned courses and/or supervise student interns as specified in the School of Information Studies' course curriculum and schedule.
• 10% Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans; provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, and timelines and evaluation criteria.
• 5% Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner on student programs.
• 5% Maintain records of enrollments and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the University.
• 5% Be available for student consultation by phone, email or Zoom meetings, and other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Library & Information Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Library & Information Science or related field

Employment Requirements

Must pass a mandatory background check.

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

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the job duties, contact Dr. Edward Benoit III at ebenoit@lsu.edu.

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.

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana's Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College ("LSU"), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans LSU Health Science Center - Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.