McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology. This is a full-time, 9 month, unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment is available in August 2008.

Position Description and Responsibilities: The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervision in our master’s level concentrations in applied behavior analysis, addictions treatment, and counseling psychology, along with advising. The Assistant Professor will work closely with faculty and students in the Department of Psychology.

Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, license eligible in Louisiana, training and interest in Applied Behavior Analysis. Preferred: Ability to contribute to accreditation of Department’s master’s level concentration in applied behavior analysis.

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, Curriculum Vitae, Three letters of recommendation, Unofficial Transcripts) for the application process. Please submit the required documents to the following:

Cam L. Melville, Ph.D. Committee Chair
McNeese State University
Department of Psychology Box 91895
Lake Charles, LA 70609
337 475-5462
337 562-4115 (fax)
melville@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.