Job description
Lake Charles, LA
McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration, in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. This is an in-person, full-time, 9–month, tenure-track, unclassified position. The on-campus appointment will begin in August 2025.
Our faculty seeks enthusiastic candidates who share our commitment to collaboration within our Department of Psychology and Counseling and on-campus master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI).
DEPARTMENT: Psychology and Counseling
SALARY: $70,000
POSITION NUMBER: F99700
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE: The Department of Psychology and Counseling at McNeese State University seeks to hire one full-time tenure-track faculty member in its ABAI accredited master’s program in ABA. The successful candidate will join two other ABA faculty in an10-member department housed in the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
The program has an onsite ABA clinic and pediatric feeding program which supports our student internships, and strong collaboration with faculty in the Counseling programs. Faculty often receive financial support for research and teaching initiatives through the college and university endowed professor funds and technology enhancement awards. Conference travel is encouraged and supported by departmental funding.
Our program is enthusiastic about teaching and student research with a breadth of ABA courses offered within the curriculum and a year-long research sequence that culminates in publication-quality research for all students. Faculty enjoy flexible schedules that include both face-to-face instruction and online teaching along with optional summer teaching opportunities. Qualified candidates must hold certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field with interest and training in applied behavior analysis. The ideal candidates will also value collaboration, in-person teaching, evidence-based practice, and demonstrate the ability to establish an active line of research upon hire. ABD candidates will also be happily considered.
Our on-campus graduate program in ABA is currently nationally accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI) ® with an approved Verified Course Sequence (VCS). The department is committed to the continued ABAI accreditation of the master’s degree in ABA.
Additional information about the Department of Psychology and Counseling can be viewed at www.mcneese.edu/nursing/psychology. Additional information about McNeese State University can be viewed at https://www.mcneese.edu/.
POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of student research (e.g., theses and other projects), supervision (e.g., practicum/internship) of students enrolled in our Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI) accredited master’s concentration in ABA, university and community service, advising, modeling ethical behavior, and research/scholarship. Assistant Professors will work closely with students and faculty in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. The expectation is that the majority of this work will be conducted in-person.
Primary duties are centered around teaching and involvement in our ABA graduate concentration. Opportunities for publication quality research and collaboration with our skilled clinical staff are also available within the program via our on-site ABA clinic. Successful candidates are expected to behave in accordance with the overall mission and philosophy of our University and graduate program.
Job Perks:
- Opportunities for salary supplement through paid summer teaching available upon request
- Excellent fringe benefits including tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children; excellent healthcare benefits; and reimbursement for professional development needs such as CEUs towards mandatory BCBA/BCBA-D credential and conference travel
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin June 16, 2025 and continue until filled.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Required:
- Doctorate in applied behavior analysis, behavior analysis, psychology, or a closely related discipline (or eligibility from accredited institution by the time of appointment)
- Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by time of appointment. Teaching experience in behavior analytic content at either the undergraduate or graduate level
Preferred:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D) certification (or eligibility by time of appointment)
- In-person teaching experience in behavior analytic content at both the undergraduate and graduate level
- Teaching experience in online or web-hybrid course delivery clinical training and experience in ABA settings
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:
- Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
- Vita
- Names and contact information for 3 references
- Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
- Finalists will be asked to submit a brief teaching sample
*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
GENERAL UNIVERSITY 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 (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 Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or [email protected].
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 driver’s 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 (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.
How to apply
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click here 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.*
PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION TO THE SEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Joanna Thompson at [email protected]
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst | Office of Human Resources | McNeese State University
Email: [email protected]| Voice: (337) 475-5413 | TDD: (337) 562-4227
