English Instructor

An instructor at LSMSA's primary responsibility is to teach high-aptitude sophomores, juniors, and seniors in a small-class setting. Teaching assignments will include introductory Composition and Literature, survey courses in American, British, or World Literature as needed by the department, as well as an elective courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Specialties that complement the existing department include Studies in Folklore, Digital Humanities, Transnational Literature, and/or Cultural Studies. Typical teaching load is 15 contact hours per semester with class sizes of approximately 15 students. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate must be innovative, willing to guide and tutor students, and maintain a weekly office hour schedule for interaction with students. 

Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be collaborative member of a department and institution. 

The job description, duties, and required/preferred qualifications can be found here. 

Salary range for this 10-month position is based on applicant's degree(s) and experience. 

Start Date: August 2026

Application Process:
Application review begins immediately and will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants shall complete the standard application form and attach a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and an official transcript from their final degree-granting institution to employment@lsmsa.edu. Submit as one PDF file that includes all the above if possible. 

LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. The school has a 40-year legacy as a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, LSMSA is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023, 2024, and 2025, was rated No. I for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana and No. 2 for Public High School Teachers in the United States. LSMSA ranks as the top 1% of all public high schools in the United States, according to Niche.com, and was named a World's Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023. 

LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination.