TT, Marymount California University

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF Physics OCEANVIEW CAMPUS, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Available August 2014, pending budget approval With campuses on Southern California's picturesque Palos Verdes Peninsula, in the vibrant urban community of San Pedro in Los Angeles, and the rural, Northern California community of Lake County, Marymount California University (MCU) is a student-centered, Catholic learning environment for students of all faiths who seek to transform their lives and achieve their academic, professional and life goals. MCU offers Bachelor's degree programs in Business, Media Studies, Liberal Arts, and Psychology, as well as Master's degree (M.S.) programs in Community Psychology and Leadership & Global Development. MCU values a holistic, interdisciplinary approach in all programs. Field-based action research sites in San Pedro and Lake County provide opportunities for faculty and students to collaborate and contribute to the literature on action research and community development. At Marymount, our caring faculty and staff are the catalyst for the remarkable transformation taking place in our students and for the meaningful integration of teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. Successful applicants will demonstrate a deep commitment to teaching, experiential education, and mentoring student research, along with an appreciation for the traditions and mission of the University. The ideal candidates will have the flexibility and experience to teach a wide variety of courses spanning the discipline of physics, math and sciences in general. This position involves joining the faculty in our BA programs in Liberal Arts. In addition to the attributes listed below, successful applicants will be able to teach physics, math and sciences at the undergraduate levels. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ·Teach approximately 3 courses per term, including courses such as calculus based physics, developmental to college level math classes, and general education science classes. Course load could include a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and distance courses. ·Contribute to course and program-level design, redesign, assessment and implementation for various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and distance courses). ·Possibly contribute, mentor and/or evaluate undergraduate capstone research. ·Service to the University including mentoring of adjunct faculty. ·Student advising. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: ·Ph.D. in Physics or related field from an accredited institution. ·Experience in teaching a variety of courses, particularly at the undergraduate level. ·Experience in design, instruction, and assessment of courses. ·Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and community partners. ·Commitment to professional growth and development and to continued innovation and improvement in linking teaching-learning-scholarship-service. REMUNERATION Commensurate with rank and experience. Marymount California University has an excellent benefits package including health benefits, life insurance, TIAA CREF retirement plan, tuition exchange and tuition remission programs, and other benefits. APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates should send a letter of application including a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and transcripts to Karen Thordarson, Director of Human Resources, Marymount California University, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr. East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6299. Please send application materials electronically to careers@marymountcalifornia.edu. Application deadline is February 15, 2014. Visit our web site at www.marymountcalifornia.edu. MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The University welcomes applications from diverse candidates