What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Mathematical Sciences position at McNeese State University?
Position/Application Information
McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Instructor of Mathematical Sciences. This is a full-time, 9–month, unclassified, non-tenure-track position. This appointment begins August (Fall) 2026.
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mathematical Sciences
SALARY: $45,000
POSITION NUMBER: F99634
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Letters of Reference
- 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:
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Christine Gorton at cgorton@mcneese.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact:
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The selected candidate for this position will be responsible for the following:
- Preparing and teaching a variety of general education mathematics courses. The standard course load is 15 hours per semester.
- Being of service to the department, university, and broader community
- Participate in departmental meetings, serve on committees (e.g., curriculum committee, hiring committee), and contribute to program development and evaluation.
- Engage in outreach and recruitment activities to promote mathematics as an educational pathway
- Effectively balance responsibilities to fulfill teaching, scholarly activity, and service obligations.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and foster a positive academic environment.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in an area of the mathematical sciences or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics
- Excellent teaching, strong communications skills, and potential for excellence in service to the department.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching at the university level
- Experience with multiple modes of instructional delivery (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
- Participation in professional organizations (e.g., AMS, MAA, SIAM) and a willingness to contribute to the broader mathematical community.
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 : $45,000