The School of Education at Northwestern State University is seeking an individual for a full-time 9-month tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Adult Learning and Development beginning August 7, 2023. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 
 

Founded in 1884 as the Louisiana State Normal School, Northwestern has long history of academic excellence and offers degrees in more than 50 areas and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Northwestern is located in the historic town of Natchitoches, the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches is in central Louisiana, approximately 60 miles south of Shreveport and 50 miles north of Alexandria, and convenient to major cities such as Dallas, Baton Rouge, Houston, and New Orleans. Natchitoches offers a mild climate and a low cost of living, as well as an historic downtown shopping area, local festivals, and an abundance of area lakes for recreational opportunities. For more information about Natchitoches, go to www.historicnatchitoches.com.

Northwestern State University has made strides toward growing in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The university hired a Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity in 2020 and made history by hiring the first African American president in the university’s history in 2021. The university also has a very active Center for Inclusion and Diversity. The university ranks above average in comparison to the national averages for racial/ethnic diversity of its students. For more information about NSU's DEI initiatives, please go to https://www.nsula.edu/diversitv/

Dr. Christy Hornsby

The School of Education

Northwestern State University

Natchitoches, LA 71457

Or electronically to hornsbyc@nsula.edu

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

Qualifications:

• The candidate holding the PhD/EdD in Adult Learning and Development, Higher Ed Administration, Higher Ed Leadership, or field closely related to the focus and requirements of the position from an accredited institution is required.
• ABD candidates expecting to complete degree requirements within one calendar year may be considered.
• Strong preference will be given to the applicant with accreditation and/or assessment background.
• Preference will be given to individuals with certification in Ed Leadership with PK-12 leadership experience. Preference also given to applicants with community college/higher education leadership experience, adult learning/education experience, previous online teaching experience, and those who can demonstrate performance or strong promise in teaching, research, service, and program improvement and innovation.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and teach master's and doctoral courses in the Adult Learning and Development programs with concentrations in Adult Learning and Development (M.A. & Ed.D.), Community College Leadership (Ed.D.), and e- Learning (M.A.) ; Applicant may also teach within the Educational Leadership M.Ed. program. Summer teaching probable;
• Engage in teaching, research, and service activities;
• Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students, including serving on/chairing dissertation committees;
• Collaborate with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement;
• Work closely with other University, College, and Department faculty and professionals;
• Participate in program governance at the College and University levels as well as contribute to one's professional organizations;
• Serve on University, College, and Department committees;
• Assist in writing and submitting documents and reports associated with accreditation.