Assistant Professor - Performance Studies
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor - Performance Studies
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Michael Pasquier (00004957))
Work Location:
0151C Charles E. Coates Hall
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Department of Communication Studies seeks an Assistant Professor of Performance Studies for a tenure-track position beginning August 2026. We seek scholars to conduct high quality research (both written and performed), teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and advise graduate students.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in performance studies or communication with an emphasis in performance studies, research credentials commensurate with a Comprehensive Doctoral University, and evidence of excellence in teaching are required.
Preferred Qualifications
We seek a performance scholar-practitioner with strong publication potential, experience and commitment to working in a performance laboratory theatre and/or in performance outreach work, and whose research complements existing faculty strengths. We especially seek applicants utilizing arts-based and performance research methods, and applicants with a background in performance studies in the communication studies context. Areas of interest might include performance theory, performance methods, globalization, health, environmental topics, sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, new media, visual culture, intermediality/adaptation for live performance, oral history, historiography, and/or pedagogy.
Background Check
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Application review will begin on October 10th, 2025.
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.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Special Instructions to ApplicantsBefore uploading, applicants should assemble all documents into one PDF file in this order:
1) Cover letter that addresses the applicant's experience and dedication to research, teaching, and service
2) Vita
3) Description of research program (please limit to 2 pages)
4) Sample of scholarly writing (and optional evidence of arts-based creative scholarship)
5) Evidence of teaching excellence (please limit to 2 pages)
6) A list of the names, titles, addresses, and contact information of three references who may be asked to provide letters of recommendation after applications are reviewed.
7) Applicants may also attach copies of transcripts to their applications; original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Travis Brisini ([email protected]) with questions regarding the status of your application or salary ranges.
Posting Date:
September 23, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 31, 2025
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.
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.
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