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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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