What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Kinesiology position at McNeese State University?
Position/Application Information
McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Kinesiology in the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology in the Burton College of Education. This is a full time, 9-month, unclassified tenure-track position. The appointment is available August (Fall) 2026 semester.
Position Number: F99682
Salary: $55,000
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
- Letter of Application with relevance to the position
- CV
- Three References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
- Unofficial Transcripts
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:
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Staci Henry, Search Committee Chair at shenry@mcneese.edu
OR
Carroll Patin, Department Head at cpatin@mcneese.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact:
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Kinesiology is responsible for teaching 12 credit hours of undergraduate and graduate courses that prepare students for careers in exercise physiology, sport management, strength and conditioning, and related allied health professions. This faculty member will collaborate with colleagues, students, and community partners to support high-quality teaching, scholarship, and service. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students across two to four concentrations within the Department of Kinesiology; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and actively participating in student recruitment activities throughout the academic year. The Assistant Professor is also expected to engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge and expertise in the discipline, regardless of certification or licensure status.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree in Kinesiology or closely related field.
- Evidence of effective teaching or teaching potential at the collegiate level.
- Ability to recruit, retain, and advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues, staff, students, and/or community partners.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to scholarly activity and professional development.
Preferred:
- Higher education teaching experience.
- Current professional certifications relevant to the discipline.
- Record of scholarly publications, presentations, or externally funded research.
- Experience using learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and instructional technology.
- Experience in collaborating with schools, healthcare organizations, athletic organizations, or community partners.
- Experience with operating and/or managing an Exercise Science or Human Performance Laboratory,
Note: Applicants who do not hold a terminal degree but possess a master's degree in a related field may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor in a non-tenure-track, nine-month position with a lower salary.
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 atcompliance@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.
Salary : $55,000