McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department of Social Sciences

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

Position Description and Responsibilities: The Assistant Professor of Philosophy is responsible for functions related to teaching eight undergraduate courses a year, four each semester, for the Department of Social Sciences. Teaching responsibilities will be applied ethics: Biomedical Ethics and Ethics in the Sciences. The Assistant Professor of Philosophy is also expected to participate in service to McNeese State University and the surrounding community. Research is also expected of the Assistant Professor of Philosophy. The Assistant Professor of Philosophy will work closely with the College of Nursing and other departments across the campus as needed.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy strongly preferred but ABD will be considered. Areas of Specialization and Area of Competency are open. But teaching responsibilities will be primarily in the area of applied ethics: Biomedical Ethics and Ethics in the Sciences.

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 March, 6, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Materials and Contact: Candidates should submit: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of reference; 4) copies of transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice for the application process, but official copies are required prior to hiring); 5) a short writing sample; and 6) evidence of teaching excellence. Send application materials to:

Dr. Todd Furman, Chair
Philosophy Search Committee
Department of Social Sciences
Box 92335
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 70609
Email: tfurman@mcneese.edu
(337) 475-5161
(337) 475-5973 FAX

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.