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Form of workSalary: $70,000.00 Annually
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: MSU082823F99985
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Position/Application Information
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Department of Psychology and Counseling/College of Nursing and Health Professions.
POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, tenure track (contingent on completion of terminal degree) position. The appointment begins in August 2024.
Additional information about the Department of Psychology and Counseling can be viewed at Additional information about McNeese State University can be viewed at
SALARY: $70,000
POSITION NUMBER: F99985
DEPARTMENT: Psychology and Counseling
DEADLINE: Position open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
TO APPLY FOR 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.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:
Kevin L. Yaudes, Ph.D at .
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Employment Coordinator:
Kim Dronett at or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor is responsible for functions related to teaching, research and service to the university and community. The Assistant Professor will work closely with students and faculty in the Department of Psychology.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
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.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
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 kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.
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 offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:
Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.
You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at:
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: MSU082823F99985
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Position/Application Information
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Department of Psychology and Counseling/College of Nursing and Health Professions.
POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, tenure track (contingent on completion of terminal degree) position. The appointment begins in August 2024.
Additional information about the Department of Psychology and Counseling can be viewed at Additional information about McNeese State University can be viewed at
SALARY: $70,000
POSITION NUMBER: F99985
DEPARTMENT: Psychology and Counseling
DEADLINE: Position open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
- Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
- Resume
- References (Name and contact information for at least five)
- Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
TO APPLY FOR 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.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:
Kevin L. Yaudes, Ph.D at .
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Employment Coordinator:
Kim Dronett at or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor is responsible for functions related to teaching, research and service to the university and community. The Assistant Professor will work closely with students and faculty in the Department of Psychology.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Doctoral degree from a counselor education program, preferably from a CACREP accredited program
- Evidence of commitment to evidence-based therapy
- Willingness to actively participate in departmental initiative for CACREP accreditation
- Willingness to actively orient and support all faculty in understanding and implementing CACREP program and accreditation requirements
- Commitment and evidence to support, recruit, and maintain a diverse student-centered learning community
- Evidence of commitment to the profession and a counselor identity (e.g., membership in counseling organizations, conference presentations, publications)
Preferred:
- Minimum 18 graduate credit hours in psychology
- Professional counseling licensure or national counseling certification
- Professional counseling supervision licensure
- Evidence of experience with Motivational Interviewing
- Certification in ACT, CBT, or DBT
- Knowledge of and experience with CACREP accreditation process
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.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
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 kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.
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 offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:
Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.
You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at:
