Faculty Employment Opportunities
Founded in 1906, Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducation college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, La. Louisiana College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, governed by a Board of Trustees, affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention, and accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of background screening checks.
To apply for this position, please submit all of the following directly to academicaffairs@lacollege.edu. (NOTE: Please do not submit documents through any online site.)
1. A cover letter
2. LC Faculty Application
3. LC’s Christian Worldview Statement
4. Curriculum vitae
5. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
6. Three letters of recommendation.
Inquiries and all submissions should be emailed to Dr. Cheryl Clark at academicaffairs@lacollege.edu
Or mailed to:
Dr. Cheryl D. Clark, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Louisiana College
1140 College Drive, P. O. Box 567
Pineville, LA 71359
academicaffairs@lacollege.edu
Current Open Positions:
The Department of Psychology in the School of Human Behavior welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses such as Statistics, Research Methods, Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Theories of Personalities, Abnormal Psychology, Field Practicum, and upper level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The appointment will begin in August 2020.
Position:
Applicants will need to demonstrate teaching competencies in both lecture and field 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 acknowledge a life calling to liberal arts education at a Christ-centered college with a mission that seeks “to provide a liberal arts education characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
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
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Psychology is required by the time of appointment. ABD candidates with planned completion date by August 15, 2020, may also be considered. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity, and a desire to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Division of Natural Sciences / Mathematics/Computer Science
Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Position
The Division of Natural Sciences / Mathematics at Louisiana College seeks to fill a tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2020.
Description of Position
To meet the growing demand for IT and software skills in the state of Louisiana, and with the support of regional employers, Louisiana College has established a new degree in Computer Science to meet this demand. The College plans for this major to provide graduates with both a strong technical capability and solid ethical commitment.
Louisiana College began offering the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in 2018. With this expansion of our programs at Louisiana College, the Division of Natural Sciences / Mathematics is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position to teach Computer Science coursework as part of the new degree program. This position offers the candidate the opportunity to develop the new program, impact students and the community, and engage regional employers to implement and grow the program.
Applicants will need to demonstrate teaching competencies in Computer Science, including content in programming, coding, security, and information systems. The successful candidate needs to be able to teach coursework in algorithms, applied networking, computer architecture, and operating systems. Qualified individuals will be given leadership responsibilities as Department Coordinator and will have the opportunity to shape the goals and distinctives of this new degree program at the College.
The position also requires that the faculty member be available for advising of students and have a willingness to serve on college committees. Faculty development through scholarship activities including travel and research with undergraduates is strongly encouraged and funding is available through an endowment.
The successful candidate will acknowledge a life calling to liberal arts education at a Christ-Centered College with a mission that seeks “to provide a liberal arts education characterized by devotion to the preeminence of the Lord Jesus, allegiance to the authority of the Holy Scriptures, dedication to academic excellence for the glory of God, and commitment to change the world for Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
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
The candidate must have earned 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 is 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 Department of Theatre is seeking candidates to teach dance as an Adjunct Professor of Dance.
Description of Position
This adjunct faculty position is responsible for teaching beginning and intermediate Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. There will be two classes per semester offered. They will evaluate student work and submit course grades as required. For an additional stipend, the adjunct faculty may be asked to choreograph pieces for performances.
Qualifications
Sufficient professional experience and/or graduate-level education in Dance
Candidates must demonstrate a vital Christian faith and integrate the Christian faith with teaching and learning.
Louisiana College is a private, Baptist, coeducation college of liberal arts and sciences with selected professional programs, located in Pineville, LA. 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 1,000 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.