Faculty Employment Opportunities

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.

Adjunct Teaching Positions in the Graduate School of Education

Louisiana College is seeking outstanding candidates to fill online and on-campus adjunct faculty positions in the  School of Education. The need for education adjuncts varies semester-by-semester dependent upon enrollment. Course assignments are based on the applicant’s working and teaching experience and graduate hours content. Some experience with learning management systems (Canvas) is required as well as experience using innovative research-based instructional strategies. This position carries with it the obligation to uphold the Louisiana College mission in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LC students and administration is essential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize a course syllabus for each course and follow established departmental and institutional guidelines.
• Provide timely, quality access to students via personal consultation, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Evaluate students by established means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and to inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Submit paperwork and forms in a timely fashion.

Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed. D. degree preferred)and a minimum of five years of demonstrated teaching experience in education or a related field.

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.

Interested candidates should submit an application packet as listed below. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please indicate courses you have taught, and specify any single or multiple subject or educational credentials, certificates or licenses you have earned.

Dean of The Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business

Louisiana College is seeking an innovative, visionary, collaborative, enthusiastic, and student-centered leader to serve as Dean of The Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business. As the academic and administrative leader for the School of Business, the Dean provides leadership in program and curriculum development, maintains/develops successful business partnerships with the industry and community leaders, pursues the vital development of external support, oversees and manages the budget and resource allocations, maintains program accreditation, corrects and reports on assessment, and demonstrates a serious commitment to the education of business professionals and leaders. The Dean leads and executes strategic planning for the School in alignment with the College’s Strategic Plan and serves as a member of the Academic Council and Graduate Council. The Dean reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The ideal candidate should possess a record of academic, administrative, and teaching excellence, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and inclusive decision-making. The Dean must successfully engage and work well with various stakeholders – faculty, staff, students, fellow administrators, and community members – in building a vision for the College that emphasizes academic excellence. This is a tenure-track 12-month appointment that begins August 1, 2021.

Essential Functions:

The Dean plays a significant role in the future of the College, in terms of growth, academic success, and community impact. The successful candidate will be expected to have the following:

• Effective supervisory practices to ensure positive relationships and the management of a School.
• Principles of planning, managing, and directing a business program and program related activities.
• Organizational development and administrative management abilities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of college and system-wide infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of fiscal planning and budgetary management skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills and strategies in the context of a demanding and time-intensive position.
• Commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work with faculty to develop, articulate, and implement a vision for the School of Business, including new graduate programs.
• Ability to work effectively with alumni and members of the business community to cultivate fruitful relationships, as well as to build collaborative partnerships to advance the mission and vision of the College.
• Ability to promote high-quality teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An earned doctorate in business or equivalent or appropriate terminal degree.
• Minimum of three years academic administrative experience.
• Experience in ACBSP accreditation, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
• Experience in student advisement, recruitment, and retention.
• Experience in securing and overseeing grants from external organizations.
• Experience with graduate degree programs.
• Experience in developing new academic programs, specifically graduate business programs.
• Experience in creating and managing budgets.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational talents.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, other administrators, and community/school partners.
• A record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and service, and eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor.

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 Health & Exercise Science

The Department of Health and Exercise Science in the School of Nursing and Allied Health welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses such as Kinesiology, Nutrition; Exercise Physiology; Motor Learning; Tests and Measurements; Sport Skill Analysis and Strength and Conditioning and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The appointment will begin in August 2021.

Responsibilities include teaching both face-to-face and online undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, supervising student interns, serving on college committees and in community service. Faculty development through scholarship activities including travel and research with undergraduates is strongly encouraged. Funding is available through an endowment.

The successful candidate will acknowledge a life calling to liberal arts education with the following mission: Louisiana College is Christ-Centered Community committed to academic excellence where students are equipped for lives of Learning, Leading, and Serving.

Qualifications: Applicants with an earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field are preferred; however, ABDs who will complete their degree before the date of appointment will be considered. NSCA certification and/or ACSM certification is preferred. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations is also highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 modalities to effectively instruct students

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. The full-time tenure-track position begins August 2021.

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: Ph.D. in Biblical Studies or Pastoral Ministry. 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.

The Louisiana College Division of Language and Literature is seeking candidates to teach composition as an Adjunct Instructor of English. This adjunct faculty position is responsible for teaching one or more sections of EN 091 (English Fundamentals) and/or EN101 (Composition I).  Instruction involves the development of skills in grammar, usage, and essay writing in a variety of rhetorical modes. Applicants should have previous teaching experience and experience web-enhancing or delivering courses online. 

Essential Functions:

• Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to the program goals.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments
• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support student success.
• Teach productive and constructive study skills to students.
• Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements.
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students.
• Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual students through classes and individual instruction.
• Post the class syllabus, attendance, and students' grades via the online course system (Canvas).

Qualifications

• Preferred: MA in English
• Experience teaching at the high school or collegiate level
• Candidates must demonstrate a vital Christian faith and integrate that faith with teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 modalities to effectively instruct students.

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check.
• Submission of original transcripts within two weeks of hire.

Louisiana College is seeking to build a pool of qualified applicants for possible part-time instruction; therefore, this posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for part-time faculty positions are reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Potential teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, an LC employment application, a signed copy of the LC Christian Worldview Statement, a resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts. A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required but may be sent separately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Louisiana College is a private, Baptist coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs. The campus is located in Pineville, Louisiana, and is accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. The faculty and staff of Louisiana College genuinely care for the students and hold to the primary concern of enhancing student learning and encouraging the student’s Christian growth.

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.