Instructor of Kinesiology

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Instructor of Kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology in the Burton College of Education. This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified non-tenure-track position. The appointment is available in August (Fall) 2026.

POSITION NUMBER

F99577

SALARY:

$50,000

DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. First round of candidate review is expected for June 15 and may continue until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS

To apply for this vacancy, and to ensure full consideration , applicants must submit the required documents listed below: Letter of Application Resume/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

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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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE JOB SEARCH CAN BE DIRECTED TO

Alex Rozas at arozas@mcneese.edu or Christin Manuel at ccrader@mcneese.edu

QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE JOB POSITION CAN BE DIRECTED TO

Dr. Courtney Hebert at chuck@mcneese.edu

Office of Human Resources:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment / kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413 The Kinesiology Instructor is responsible for functions related to teaching 15 hours of undergrad and/or graduate (if applicable) courses involving the skills of a physical medicine professional and general knowledge involved with kinesiology related fields. The Kinesiology Instructor will work closely with other faculty members of the Kinesiology department, undergraduate and graduate students within the Kinesiology department, as well as community partnerships.

The Kinesiology Instructor will be responsible for advising kinesiology undergrad, and possibly graduate students if applicable, across 2-4 concentrations within the Kinesiology department, as well as serve on departmental and university committees. The Kinesiology Instructor will be responsible for participating in recruiting events within an academic year. Annual professional development is expected regardless of certification and/or licensure status.

Required :

Master's or greater in a Kinesiology field of Physical Medicine (Athletic Training, Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or similar) or master's or greater in Kinesiology or related field with a valid license or certification in a physical medicine setting.

Preferred :

Additional certifications related to Kinesiology Teaching experience in higher education Experience as a mentor or supervisor in the physical medicine setting Experience with recruitment 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 needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 or kyoungblood@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 .