McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Department Head and Associate Professor
Department of Mass Communication

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Department Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Mass Communication. This is a full-time, 9–month, unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment begins August 1, 2008.

Position Description and Responsibilities: The Department Head is responsible for functions related to the administration and teaching of the Department of Mass Communication.

Qualifications: Required: Candidates must have a PhD in Mass Communication or a closely related field. Candidates must have expertise in one or more of the following areas: broadcast journalism, new media, print journalism, public relations, or media production. The candidate must have a proven positive leadership and administrative experience. The successful candidate will be familiar with ACEJMC accreditation guidelines.

General Information: The Department of Mass Communication at McNeese State University has approximately 200 majors in journalism, public relations, radio/TV and speech. It is housed in a new building, with two computer labs, television studio and control room, and it has more than 20 digital video cameras available for student use. This is a great opportunity for an administrative career in a growing department that is central to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts. 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.

Salary: Depending on a candidate’s qualifications and experience, a salary from $72,000-$75,000 will be offered for the nine-month appointment. Summer services for additional pay are expected.

Application Materials and Contact: Applicants should submit a vita, letter of application, unofficial university transcripts, and contact information for three references (address, phone number, email) for the application process. Please submit the required documents to:

Dr. Tracy Standley, Search Committee Chair
Box 90335, McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA 70609
Phone – 337-475-5951, Fax – 337-475-5291
tstandley@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.