McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Assistant Professor of Biological Science
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at McNeese State University invites qualified applications for an Assistant Professor of Biological Science position. This is a full-time, 9–month,unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment begins August 15, 2008. McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a city with a population of approximately 74,000 located 30 miles east of the Louisiana-Texas border.

Position Description and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for functions related to teaching, research, and university and community service. Teaching will include introductory biology (majors and/or non-science majors) as well as advanced courses. The ability to teach vertebrate biology courses is desirable. Teaching responsibility will be 12 contact hours per regular semester. Summer teaching also may be available. The successful candidate also is expected to develop a research program involving undergraduate students (research area open).

Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in biology or related field, excellent written and oral communication skills, potential for mentoring undergraduate research students. Preferred: College-level teaching experience and the ability to teach vertebrate biology courses.

General Information: McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Application Materials and Contact: Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, unofficial transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, evidence of effective teaching, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Connie Kersten
Biology Search Committee
Box 92000
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 70609
(337) 475-5257 Voice
(337) 475-5677 Fax
email: ckersten@mcneese.edu

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.

Instructional Faculty Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees, an official comprehensive course-by-course report and U.S. Equivalency Statement, from World Education Services, info@wes.org. The official Credential Evaluation Report and U.S. Equivalency Statement must be submitted directly to the Office of Academic Affairs, Box 93220, Lake Charles, LA 70609; (337)475-5508. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice and will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.

McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Vice President for Special Services and Equity Office: Voice: (337)475-5428; Hearing Impaired (TDD) (337)475-5722; Fax: (337)475-5960.