Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

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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, 9–month, unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment begins in Fall of 2026.

Position Number: F99472

SALARY: $48,000

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Terminal degree in Mass Communication or a related field

· Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro

· Ability to teach AP Style

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in teaching higher education

· Ability to teach in multiple concentrations in Mass Communication major

· Familiar with Learning Management Systems, Canvas preferred

· Ability to teach digital strategy

· Ability to teach upper and lower level courses within the department

· Familiarity with Mass Communication theory and research methods

POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Faculty Responsibilities: Faculty are expected to:

  • Adhere to the Responsibilities of Academic Staff Policy
  • Familiarize themselves with the Faculty Annual Performance Review (APR) and Evaluation Policy, Faculty Compensation Policy, and Termination of Service Policy
  • Familiarize themselves with the Faculty Tenure Policy and the Faculty Promotion Policy
  • Adhere to departmental- and college-specific requirements and expectations

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 University’s mission through teaching, scholarship, and service

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants must[email protected]

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment: [email protected] or (337) 475-5413

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 Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 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.

McNeese State University, a selective admissions institution, provides education, research, and service that support core values of academic excellence, student success, fiscal responsibility, and university-community alliances. The University’s fundamental educational mission is to offer associate, baccalaureate, and specific graduate curricula distinguished by academic excellence.