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McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Professions. This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, tenure-track faculty position. The appointment is available to begin August (Fall) 2026.
Position Number: F99769
SALARY: $60,000
Position Summary:
The position is responsible for functions related to transfer articulation evaluation and works closely with academic department offices across campus. This position reports to the Registrar.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:
For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Professional References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
- Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned
Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
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. Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR: Chaz Campbell, Department Head at ccampbell11@mcneese.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact:
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment, kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Assistant Professors are responsible for teaching 12 hours of coursework, advising, supporting various college initiatives including district partnerships, and completing other duties as assigned. Additionally, the assistant professor will perform the following responsibilities of a site coordinator:
1. the liaison between the university and partner school districts
2. an instructor for college courses and mentor teacher trainings
3. an instructional coach for teacher candidates
The assistant professor will also collaborate and work closely with the Burton College of Education Accreditation Specialist on major assessment data collection and analysis requirements to ensure continued national accreditation.
The Assistant Professor will work closely with:
- Burton College of Education Accreditation Specialist, on major assessment data collection and analysis requirements for national accreditation.
- Team Lead for Site Coordinators, to be trained as a site coordinator. Site coordinators serve three major roles. They serve as:
1. the liaison between the university and school district
2. instructors for college courses and mentor teacher trainings
3. instructional coaches for the teacher candidates.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Earned a doctorate in education in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Curriculum and Instruction at the time of appointment
- Valid Teaching License including early childhood certification, grades Pk-3, Elementary Education, grades 1-5 or a Secondary Education Content, grades 6-12
- 3-to-5 years of early childhood, elementary, or secondary teaching experience
- Knowledge of and experience with Common Core State Standards or equivalent
- Experience working with high-quality curriculum including mathematics
- Evidence of application of technology in the classroom
- Experience working with high needs students and/or traditionally underserved populations of students
- Experience with developing high-quality teachers/teacher candidates
- Mentor Teacher Certified or willing to complete Mentor Teacher certification within first year employed. This certification is required to fulfill the site coordinator portion of the job description
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience with educational technology and/or relevant educational technology certifications or credentials
- Evidence of knowledge and implementation of co-teaching coaching practices including providing quality verbal and written academic feedback
- Evidence in supporting teachers/teacher candidates with implementing high-quality curriculum
- Evidence of leadership in professional development
- Experience with data-driven instructional decision making
- University teaching experience
- Knowledge of standard requirements: Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), Louisiana Teacher Preparation Competencies, and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards, High Leverage Practices (HLP)
- Evidence of collaboration with stakeholders, such as students, teachers, and districts/parishes
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 requesting accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event. Additional information is available from the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility, located in the Burton Business Center, Suite 407, by phone at 337-475-5428, by fax at 337-475-5603, or by email at compliance@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).
Position/Application Information
McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Professions. This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, tenure-track faculty position. The appointment is available to begin August (Fall) 2026.
Position Number: F99769
SALARY: $60,000
Position Summary:
The position is responsible for functions related to transfer articulation evaluation and works closely with academic department offices across campus. This position reports to the Registrar.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:
For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Professional References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
- Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned
Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
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. Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR: Chaz Campbell, Department Head at ccampbell11@mcneese.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact:
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment, kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Assistant Professors are responsible for teaching 12 hours of coursework, advising, supporting various college initiatives including district partnerships, and completing other duties as assigned. Additionally, the assistant professor will perform the following responsibilities of a site coordinator:
1. the liaison between the university and partner school districts
2. an instructor for college courses and mentor teacher trainings
3. an instructional coach for teacher candidates
The assistant professor will also collaborate and work closely with the Burton College of Education Accreditation Specialist on major assessment data collection and analysis requirements to ensure continued national accreditation.
The Assistant Professor will work closely with:
- Burton College of Education Accreditation Specialist, on major assessment data collection and analysis requirements for national accreditation.
- Team Lead for Site Coordinators, to be trained as a site coordinator. Site coordinators serve three major roles. They serve as:
1. the liaison between the university and school district
2. instructors for college courses and mentor teacher trainings
3. instructional coaches for the teacher candidates.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Earned a doctorate in education in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Curriculum and Instruction at the time of appointment
- Valid Teaching License including early childhood certification, grades Pk-3, Elementary Education, grades 1-5 or a Secondary Education Content, grades 6-12
- 3-to-5 years of early childhood, elementary, or secondary teaching experience
- Knowledge of and experience with Common Core State Standards or equivalent
- Experience working with high-quality curriculum including mathematics
- Evidence of application of technology in the classroom
- Experience working with high needs students and/or traditionally underserved populations of students
- Experience with developing high-quality teachers/teacher candidates
- Mentor Teacher Certified or willing to complete Mentor Teacher certification within first year employed. This certification is required to fulfill the site coordinator portion of the job description
Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience with educational technology and/or relevant educational technology certifications or credentials
- Evidence of knowledge and implementation of co-teaching coaching practices including providing quality verbal and written academic feedback
- Evidence in supporting teachers/teacher candidates with implementing high-quality curriculum
- Evidence of leadership in professional development
- Experience with data-driven instructional decision making
- University teaching experience
- Knowledge of standard requirements: Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), Louisiana Teacher Preparation Competencies, and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards, High Leverage Practices (HLP)
- Evidence of collaboration with stakeholders, such as students, teachers, and districts/parishes
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 requesting accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event. Additional information is available from the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility, located in the Burton Business Center, Suite 407, by phone at 337-475-5428, by fax at 337-475-5603, or by email at compliance@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).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Education
Align your credentials before applying
U.S. employers filing PERM for education roles must document that your foreign degree meets state licensure requirements. Get your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before you start applying, or sponsors may stall mid-process.
Target districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for employment verification, which signals familiarity with federal hiring compliance. That infrastructure makes them more likely to follow through on PERM sponsorship than institutions without it.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter education employers by green card sponsorship history. Seeing which districts and universities have filed PERM applications for teaching or administrative roles lets you focus your search on employers already committed to sponsoring permanent residency.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation burden
PERM requires your employer to run a federally prescribed recruitment campaign and prove no qualified U.S. worker was available. For teaching roles, this includes newspaper ads and a 30-day job order with your state workforce agency, so expect a six-to-twelve month employer prep phase before DOL filing.
Confirm your role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3
Curriculum developers and university faculty with master's degrees typically qualify for EB-2. K-12 classroom teachers with bachelor's degrees generally fall under EB-3 skilled worker. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your title to confirm the degree standard USCIS applies.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer covers PERM attorney fees and I-140 filing costs before signing your contract. Many education employers will sponsor but expect you to cover attorney fees, which can exceed several thousand dollars without a written agreement.
Green Card Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Which education roles qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
University professors, instructional designers, and education administrators with master's degrees or above typically qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. K-12 teachers, school counselors, and paraprofessionals with bachelor's degrees generally qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. The key factor is whether the position's minimum requirement is an advanced degree or a four-year degree, which your employer must document in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for education jobs?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status capped at six years. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship carries no annual lottery, so teachers and staff from most countries aren't subject to multi-year cap backlogs. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM filing, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years combined, compared to a few months for an H-1B change of status.
Can a school district sponsor a foreign teacher for a green card without an existing visa?
Yes, but practically most candidates enter on a J-1 visa exchange teacher visa or H-1B before their employer begins PERM. The PERM process itself doesn't require you to already hold a work visa, but you'll need valid work authorization throughout the multi-year process. Districts often initiate PERM concurrently with or after sponsoring a temporary visa to keep you continuously authorized to work.
How do I find education employers that have sponsored green cards before?
Use Migrate Mate to search education roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Seeing which school districts and universities have previously filed PERM applications helps you avoid wasting months applying to institutions that have never sponsored permanent residency and are unlikely to start for your role.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification generally cannot transfer and your new employer must restart the entire process. After I-140 approval and with a priority date more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar education role with a new employer without losing your place in the queue.