McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Elementary Education – Mathematics
Department of Teacher Education
READVERTISED

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

Position Description and Responsibilities: The Assistant Professor is responsible for functions related to teach elementary education mathematics methods courses and foundations courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels; advise both graduate and undergraduate students; supervise student teachers; assume committee responsibilities; work with Professional Development Schools. The Assistant Professor will work closely with education faculty and administrators and teachers in public and private schools.

Qualifications: Required: Earned doctorate in Education by the time of appointment; at least three years of teaching experience desired at the elementary level; ability to teach elementary mathematics methods courses; university experience preferred; evidence of technology required; evidence of scholarly activity; evidence of collaboration with local school systems; community agencies, and other professionals. Preferred: Five-eight years teaching experience at the elementary level.

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 (please reference position number), current VITA, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three references (must include name, address, phone number, and email address) for the application process. Please submit the required documents to the following:

Dr. Mary Howe Chair, Assistant Professor
Department of Teacher Education
McNeese State University
P.O. Box 92300
Lake Charles, LA 70609
337-475-5408 (Office Number)
337475-5398 (Fax Number)
mhowe@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.