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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 as an Education Manager
Document your curriculum leadership credentials early
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job's requirements exactly. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and letters confirming supervisory or instructional design experience before your employer posts the required recruitment ads.
Target employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
School districts, higher education institutions, and large nonprofits are far more likely to navigate PERM labor certification than small private schools. Look for education employers who already hold I-140 approvals on file, which signals an established sponsorship process.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Education Manager roles by employers with active PERM and EB-2 or EB-3 filing history. This cuts your search time by focusing only on organizations that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor employment-based green cards.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your offer letter
If your role requires a master's degree, push for an EB-2 filing rather than EB-3, since EB-2 priority dates are current for most countries outside India and China. Your offer letter's stated minimum education requirement directly determines which preference category USCIS evaluates.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete specific recruitment steps and wait for a prevailing wage determination before filing PERM. This process alone typically takes six to twelve months, so negotiate your start date and any bridging H-1B visa or O-1 visa extensions accordingly with your employer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage level
DOL assigns your role a wage level from one through four based on experience and supervision responsibilities. An Education Manager classified at Level III or IV commands a higher prevailing wage, which your employer must meet, so check OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your compensation negotiation.
Green Card Education Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Education Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Education Manager positions qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree and your employer documents that requirement in the job description, EB-2 is achievable. Roles in curriculum development, instructional leadership, or postsecondary administration most commonly meet EB-2 standards because they specify advanced-degree qualifications in hiring criteria.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Education Manager?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary three-year work authorization. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and no annual cap on approvable petitions, though visa number availability still varies by country of birth. The PERM process is also employer-driven: your sponsoring organization must conduct DOL-required recruitment, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file on your behalf through USCIS.
How long does the green card process take for an Education Manager role?
From prevailing wage request to receiving your green card, expect 18 months to three years for most applicants from countries without significant visa backlogs. The PERM labor certification stage alone takes six to twelve months. Applicants from India and China face substantially longer waits due to annual per-country visa limits, making priority date tracking essential throughout the process.
Where can I find Education Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Education Manager roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're only reviewing organizations that have already sponsored employment-based green cards. This is significantly more efficient than filtering generic job boards where sponsorship willingness is unlisted or inconsistently disclosed.
Can my employer sponsor a green card if they're a nonprofit school or university?
Yes. Nonprofit educational institutions regularly sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 green cards through PERM labor certification. In fact, universities and school districts are among the most active filers for Education Manager and instructional leadership roles. Nonprofits follow the same PERM process as for-profit employers and must meet identical DOL prevailing wage and recruitment requirements.