Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

McNeese State University is seeking applicants to fill the vacant position of Assistant Professor of Mass Communication in the Department of MCOM. This is a full-time 9month unclassified tenure-track position. The appointment begins in Fall of 2026.

Position Number: F99472

SALARY:$48000

DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process applicants must complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:

Note: Three letters of recommendation will be required at time of hire ofselected candidate.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcripts if applicable.

To applyfor this vacancy click on the APPLY button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials will not be accepted after the deadline if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR:

Amy Veuleman at

Kim Dronett HR Analyst/Recruitment:or

Faculty Responsibilities: Faculty are expected to:

Teaching:The primary responsibility of all faculty members is effective teaching:

• Faculty holding a terminal degree normally teach 12 credit hours per semester
• Full-time faculty are expected to schedule at least ten office hours on campus each week during the regular semester at various times to meet student needs
• Participation in University-directed assessment activities that support program and institutional improvement
• Faculty are expected to prepare and deliver courses in accordance with approved syllabi maintain regular communication with students and ensure timely submission of grades and attendance verification
• Faculty are expected to participate in the continual review and revision of courses and the curriculum to maintain currency in the discipline and pedagogical approaches
• Faculty are expected to effectively advise students if assigned

Scholarly and Professional Activity:Faculty are expected to remain active in their disciplines and contribute to professional advancement through:

• Publication or presentation in professional venues
• Professional recognition and involvement in the Mass Communication discipline outside of the college
• Participation in conferences workshops or professional organizations
• Scholarly or creative activity appropriate to the discipline
• Professional engagement that enhances teaching and advances the mission of the University

University and Community Service:Faculty contribute to the University and community through:

• Student recruitment and retention activities
• Student mentoring and student success initiatives
• Participation in departmental college and University committees
• Attendance at commencement and other academic ceremonies; and service activities that promote student success and community engagement

Collegiality and Compliance:Faculty are expected to:

• Foster collegial relationships with faculty staff and students
• Adhere to University University of Louisiana (UL) System and state policies and procedures
• Maintain professional conduct and contribute to a respectful learning environment
• Support the Universitys mission through teaching scholarship and service

Required:

Preferred:

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 (Faculty Only) 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.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator Krisshunn Youngblood Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at or.

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. McNeese participates in E-Verify

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana drivers license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services () or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc..