Faculty Employment Opportunities

Assistant Professor of Media and Communication

Louisiana College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve in the college’s Division of Media, Communication, and Theatre beginning January 2022. The successful candidate will have teaching experience in convergence journalism, production, editing, organizational communication, and/or sports media and should demonstrate the ability to engage students actively and to contribute to an academic learning community both in a classroom and online. 

All full-time faculty are expected to teach courses, hold office hours, and participate fully in departmental, collegiate, and college activities; to engage in scholarly/creative activity; contribute to departmental, college, and college work; advise students; participate in recruitment events and activities, and demonstrate a commitment to professional development. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an effective working relationship with the administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community to ensure the success of the program.

The candidate must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana College and the Baptist Faith and Message.

Qualifications Preferred:  Ph.D. in mass communication or related field from a nationally accredited institution. Candidates with a master’s degree and significant professional experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with word processing software and have a basic understanding of computers and their application in an academic setting.
• Ability to motivate students to excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach through a variety of mechanisms to effectively instruct students.  
• Successful background check.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,300 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

To apply for these positions, please submit:

1. A cover letter

2. Completed LC application

3. Completed Christian Worldview statement

4. Curriculum vitae

5. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

6. Three letters of recommendation.

Inquiries and all submissions should be made to:

Dr. Cheryl Clark, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Louisiana College

1140 College Drive, P. O. Box 567

Pineville, LA 71359

academicaffairs@lacollege.edu

Applicants should send an application, an application letter, CV, transcripts, Christian Worldview, and three reference letters to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affair at academicaffairs@lacollege.edu. 

Dean of the School Education

Louisiana College invites nominations and applications of candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Education. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the School of Education works collaboratively with academic colleagues to ensure the quality of all academic offerings of the College. The Dean must demonstrate a commitment to Christian faith and serve as a leader for integrating faith and learning. The Dean facilitates communication and initiatives for the School and fosters excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service while promoting a highly productive and collegial work environment. As a leader, the Dean will be charged with helping to articulate and implement a shared vision for the School that will support the College’s commitment to teaching excellence and articulate its mission to provide rigorous education, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and in professional/pre-professional preparation, and integrative real-world experiences, both local and global, for all students.

The Dean oversees the strategic governance of the School—communicating the School’s priorities to senior administrative officers; supervising program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation processes; balancing and addressing the needs of all departments within the School; and serving as an active member of the Academic Council and Graduate Council, as well as on other key committees and task groups. The Dean assists with recruiting and mentoring the faculty and staff, manages the budget, and oversees the resources, facilities, equipment, and initiatives that support a dynamic classroom, research, and educational experience for students.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for a collaborative approach for building relationships within the College campus and with external community stakeholders. Responsibilities include promoting and maintaining effective communications between the academic community, developing and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships with school district personnel and advisory councils, managing external funds, fostering alumni relations, supporting campus diversity efforts, and partnering with institutional colleagues on fundraising and grant writing initiatives.

A high level of engagement in professional activities and associations at the regional and national level is expected of the Dean who serves as the chief ambassador for the education degree programs for Louisiana College.  The Dean will also be involved in teaching and scholarship in line with her/his academic interests and will participate in continuing education programs to increase knowledge and skills. Providing an excellent education to students in a rigorous yet supportive environment is essential to the success of the Dean of the School of Education. Twelve-month faculty position; rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications/nominations will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Appointment date to begin as soon as a successful candidate is selected.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares annual budget requests
• Supervises the teacher education programs, TEACH, MAT, MED
• Represents the school to the university community and external constituencies
• Oversees and ensures continuation of national and state accreditations for the school
• Oversees and ensures factual and timely reports for national and state accreditation
• Leads in the establishment of partnerships with local, regional, state, and national partners in education
• Supervises, develops, and directs education faculty and staff, including participating in recruitment, hiring, and performance planning and review
• Provides direction for innovative and integrated curriculum development
• Seeks opportunities to communicate the mission, goals, and availability of the school throughout the region
• Utilizes an overall personnel management style that is characterized by openness, honesty, and integrity
• Knows and complies with all system and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner

‪Required Qualifications:

‪Applicants must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in education, or a related field appropriate to the duties of the position.

Additional required qualifications include the following:

• Distinguished career in education, and/or research;
• Demonstrated leadership, administrative, and supervisory experience;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Unwavering commitment to inclusiveness and collegiality;
• Experience in building and sustaining external relationships with local and state schools;
• Record of accomplishment in teaching, scholarship, and service;
• Familiarity with traditional on-campus undergraduate programs, post-baccalaureate accelerated/hybrid programs, and online teaching modalities;
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment, including online course delivery, engaged learning, and use of instructional technology;
• Knowledge of program accreditation and faculty governance;
• Active engagement in professional associations;
• Experience with grant writing;
• Effective management of fiscal resources, strategic planning, and program development;
• Vision for integrating new and emerging technology, including the use of social media, to achieve strategic instructional, marketing, and communication objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in a baccalaureate and graduate degree education program and experience in education administration.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana College and the Baptist Faith.

Assistant Professor of Missions and Ministries

The School of Missions and Ministries at Louisiana College welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor in Missions and Ministries and the Coordinator of Christ, Church, and Culture events. This is a full-time, tenure-track position.

Description of Position

The qualified candidate must demonstrate an active Christian faith and affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 along with the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to engage students actively and to contribute to an academic learning community both in a classroom and online. Applicants will need to demonstrate teaching competencies in lecture courses that will include the candidate’s specialty area as well as other specific needs in the department. The position also requires that the faculty member be available for advising of students, have a willingness to serve on college committees, and assist in curriculum development and recruitment opportunities. Faculty development through scholarship activities is encouraged with some funding available through an endowment. The successful candidate will be required to teach at least 15 hours each semester, including Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise for various majors and minors. The successful candidate will also serve as the Coordinator of Christ, Church, and Culture (C3) events and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and hosting at least 2 events each semester.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,300 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Qualifications:

Preferred: PhD in Old Testament or Biblical Studies. Must be able to teach Biblical Hebrew. ABD will be considered.

2-3 years of college-level teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with word processing software and have a basic understanding of computers and their application in an academic setting.
• Ability to motivate students to excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach through a variety of mechanisms to effectively instruct students.
• Successful background check.

Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana College and the Baptist Faith.

Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science

Louisiana College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Responsibilities include teaching both face-to-face and online undergraduate courses, undergraduate research, advise and mentor students, supervise student interns, scholarly activity, and service to the college and community.

The candidate should be able to teach courses including but not limited to: Personal Fitness, Methods of Teaching Team and Individual Sports, Physical Education in the Elementary School, Organization and Administration, etc. Training and/or expertise in Physical Education along with NSCA certification or ACSM certification is highly desirable. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations is also highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's degree in Exercise Science or closely related field, such as Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Promotion, and Sports Management, ABD or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience teaching Health and Physical Education in K-12 schools.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be familiar with word processing software and have a basic understanding of computers and their application in an academic setting.
• Ability to motivate students to excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach through a variety of mechanisms to effectively instruct students.
• Successful background check.

Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana College and the Baptist Faith.

Computer Science Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

Successful candidates will acknowledge a life calling to liberal arts education at a Christ-Centered College with a mission that seeks to be “a Christ-centered community committed to Academic Excellence where Students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.” Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Qualifications One position requires that the candidate have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.  Proven research track record, outstanding teaching skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to high quality student success are expected.  Ability to perform exceptional research and to procure extramural funding, to advise students, and to collaborate with other faculty are also important.  Areas of interest or expertise include cyber, mobile, and cloud security, critical infrastructure and systems security, cyber-physical and trustworthy systems, digital forensics, and agile software development.  Other areas will also be considered. The second position requires a Master’s or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.  An earned PhD. would be ideal but is not required. Teaching responsibilities and content areas are similar to the first position. Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana College and the Baptist Faith.

The Assistant/Associate Professor Professor of Nursing is responsible for the day-to-day activities of a course (i.e. grades, schedules, syllabi, calendars, etc.) as well as lecture/classroom theoretical content with practical learning experiences in clinical supervision. Position is tenure track with salary and rank based on candidate’s qualifications. Candidate must demonstrate a vital Christian faith and integrate Christian faith with teaching and learning. Twelve-month position to begin as soon as position is filled.

Responsibilities:

•     Teaches one or more subjects within prescribed curriculum using a variety of teaching methodologies to facilitate and engage students in the learning process.

•     Embraces and integrates the Christian mission and vision of LC, the nursing program mission and philosophy, student learning outcomes, the curriculum model and clinical expectations.

•     Facilitates student application of theory to clinical.

•     Communicates effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.

•     Identifies and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to lead faculty and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate.

•     Provides weekly or as needed communication with School of Nursing leadership concerning student progress including successes, identified needs, clinical issues, suggestions, and professional learning needs.

•     Demonstrates quality nursing care, problem solving skills, effective use of resources, collaboration with other health professionals and professional standards as outlined by the School of Nursing.

•     Adheres to and enforces the policies and procedures of Louisiana College, the School of Nursing, and the clinical facility assigned.

•     Cooperates with college administration.

•     Remains current with new trends and development in his/her field of expertise.

•     Participates in faculty development and professional organizations: research, scholarly projects, and publications.

•     Must maintain the equivalent of a four-course load (12 credit hours).

Duties related to the School of Nursing:

•     Plans learning experiences (i.e. classroom activities, pre/post conferences, and clinical assignments for student supervision, evaluation and feedback conferences).

•     Prepares written evaluation materials (i.e. syllabi, tests, handouts, etc.) for submission and duplication in a timely manner.

•     Manages schedule to ensure regular and prompt attendance at all required course activities, college committees, and faculty meetings.

•     Plans and schedules teaching and clinical/lab activities for curriculum courses and teaching.

•     Effectively demonstrates excellence in classroom teaching.

•     Stimulates class discussions and student participation.

•     Creates an atmosphere that fosters critical thinking.

•     Compiles, administers, and grades examinations in a timely manner.

•     Adheres to college policies in grading and posting of grades

•     Controls and monitors ongoing instructional activities and systems in order to maintain adherence of prescribed standards and student evaluation.

•     Holds students accountable for the acquired competency in their performance, and assists students in re-mediation to acquire and maintain competence.

•     Motivates students through instructional and counseling activities toward high levels of contribution to the discipline.

•     Conducts conferences with students concerning academic and clinical competence and progress.

•     Records and maintains data for student records, grades, accreditation, and school studies (i.e. test item banks, course evaluation portfolio, annual course reports, etc.).

•     Coordinates and manages the course implementation in consultation with members of the teach team.

•     Participates in scholarship through teaching, application, and the integration, and discovery of knowledge.

•     Participates in recruitment and retention programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•     Must be familiar with word processing software and have a basic understanding of computers and their application in an academic setting.

•     Ability to motivate students to excel.

•     Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•     Excellent planning and organizational skills.

•     Ability to teach through a variety of mechanisms to effectively instruct students.

•     Mental Health Nursing experience

Qualifications:

Minimum master’s degree in nursing; earned or pursuing doctorate in nursing or terminal degree preferred. Mental Health Nursing Experience required.  Experience in student assessment and evaluation preferred but will mentor novice faculty. Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) licensure for professional practice with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

The successful candidate will acknowledge a life calling to liberal arts education at a college with the following mission: Louisiana College is a Christ-centered community committed to Academic Excellence where students are equipped for Lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.”

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Must be a visible CHRISTIAN leader and give witness as a person who lives a life that honors the Lord Jesus Christ and is consonant with the Statement of Christian Standards of Louisiana College and the Baptist Faith.

Louisiana College seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Assistant Professor of Education. This is a full-time tenure-track teaching position to begin January 2022.

 

The School of Education at Louisiana College prepares candidates in accordance with its Mission to provide an environment and structure that prepares its students to become professional educators, informed by the Christian faith, and committed to life-long learning in a changing world. The goal of the School of Education is to develop teacher candidates to become Dynamic Educators through weaving these three strands together by:

· Modeling Christian Service with their students and their communities.

· Mastering the Subject Matter that is based in the liberal arts and sciences and research-based learning theories.

· Exemplifying the Attributes of the Practitioner Teacher by applying their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the classroom to the ultimate goal of student learning.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

· Teach a variety of undergraduate/graduate education courses specializing in secondary education with experience with technology.

· Actively write for the accreditation process and contribute to the collection and analysis of assessment and accreditation data for the enhancement of the department/programs.

· Collaborate with public and private schools, as well as college faculty for the advancement of education initiatives.

· Supervise and observe/evaluate undergraduate candidates during methods experiences.

· Advise current education students and recruit prospective students for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

· Continue professional development in the discipline.

· Participate in faculty governance, committees, and other events/organizations on campus.

· Plan, organize, and teach in a manner that encourages Christian development in harmony with the school’s doctrinal position, mission, and values.

· Promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the learning centered values and goals of the school.

· Develop syllabi that clearly outline the course requirements, rationale, goals, and objectives.

· Select textbooks and other resources for assigned classes, prepare class sessions and assignments to ensure students grasp course content and how it integrates with overall student learning outcomes for the course.

· Create an engaging learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.

· Document students’ attendance, participation, and academic progress by giving and grading assignments, projects, quizzes and/or examinations that lead to a final grade.

· Be accessible to students outside the classroom, providing ample periods of time for counseling and mentoring students in matters related to academic success, life goals, and spiritual development.

· Maintain posted office hours and participate in chapel and other school related events such as commencement and various honor ceremonies.

· Participate in and contribute to curriculum development by planning, developing,

and evaluating new and existing courses and curriculum.

· Participate in faculty meetings, staff meetings, and committee service.

· Perform other responsibilities requested by administration.

· Maintain a true example of Christian character in the community.

· Represent the school positively to prospective students and supporters.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Preferred: Doctoral degree in a related education field is preferred or at a minimum, candidate must be enrolled in a doctoral program. College teaching experience that demonstrates an understanding of the teaching and learning process and experience in mentoring k-12 teachers.

Minimum: Master’s degree in their teaching field from an accredited institution including 18 graduate hours in the field of their teaching assignments.

Required: Candidate must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certification in secondary education and at least four (4) years of recent professional experience in a K-12 setting. Candidate must have experience with learning standards/outcomes, compliance, and data collection and reporting, and be a trained TAP evaluator.

 

The successful candidate will acknowledge a life calling to liberal arts education at a Christ-Centered College with a mission that is “committed to academic excellence where students are equipped for lives of learning, leading, and serving”. In addition, the successful candidate will also demonstrate support for Christian liberal arts education and the specific ability to integrate faith and the discipline in a compelling, thoughtful manner, as well as an understanding of undergraduate and graduate students and the ability to relate well to them.

 

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, Louisiana. The College was founded in 1906 and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Louisiana Baptist Convention. It has an enrollment of about 1,200 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

To apply for this position, please submit: 1. A cover letter

2. LC application

3. Christian Worldview

4. Curriculum vitae

5. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

6. Three letters of recommendation.

Inquiries and all submissions should be made to:

Dr. Cheryl Clark, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Louisiana College

1140 College Drive, P. O. Box 567

Pineville, LA 71359

academicaffairs@lacollege.edu