McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Department of Mass Communication

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Assistant Professorin the Department of Mass Communication. This is a 9–month,unclassified, tenure track position. The appointment is available in August 2008.

Position Description and Responsibilities: The Assistant Professor is responsible for functions related to television production, digital editing, and other courses in the Mass Communication major. The Assistant Professor will work closely with students and colleagues in the Mass Communication sequences of Public Relations, Journalism and Radio/Television.

Qualifications: Required: PhD in mass communication or other appropriate discipline and experience in broadcasting and new media. Other desirable qualifications are enthusiasm for teaching at a regional state university, experience working with multi-cultural groups, and experience using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Encore and EZNews or related software.Preferred: The ability to teach classes in journalism and/or public relations is also desirable, though not required

General Information: McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, La., 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 on and after March 15 and continue until position is filled.

Application Materials and Contact: Applicants should submit a letter of application, current vita, references (name, phone number, and e-mail address of at least three), and copies of unofficial transcriptsfor the application process. Please submit the required documents to the following:

Dr. Carrie Chrisco
Dept. of Mass Communication
Box 90335
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 70609
337-475-5290
337-475-5291
cchrisco@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.