Saint Mary's College of California
Assistant Professor, Physics, Tenure-Track
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 12/15/14 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Main Campus, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA 94556, California
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Main Campus, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA 94556, California
Saint Mary’s College of California is a private, comprehensive and coeducational institution that promotes social justice, engages students in rigorous critical thinking, and educates the whole person. Recognized among just forty exceptional institutions in Colleges That Change Lives—and the first Catholic and first California college to be included—Saint Mary’s is praised for its challenging and supportive learning community. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Liberal Arts, Catholic, and Lasallian institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life. Located on a stunning 420 acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary’s is known for its rigorous liberal arts education and high quality graduate programs, including business, education and leadership. Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 highly diverse students, reflecting the College’s commitment to the educational benefits of inclusion.
The Physics and Astronomy Department of Saint Mary’s College of California invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall 2015.
Responsibilities:
We seek an individual who is committed to excellent teaching, able to teach a wide range of undergraduate physics classes, and interested in developing courses and projects in applied or computational or engineering physics.
We seek an individual who is committed to excellent teaching, able to teach a wide range of undergraduate physics classes, and interested in developing courses and projects in applied or computational or engineering physics.
Experience and Qualifications:
Required: A PhD in physics or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience and a plan to involve undergraduates in their research.
Required: A PhD in physics or closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience and a plan to involve undergraduates in their research.
Application Instructions:
1) Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu. Upload a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and a summary of current research plans. The cover letter should address how you meet the qualifications of the position and are prepared to support the three traditions of the College.
1) Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu. Upload a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and a summary of current research plans. The cover letter should address how you meet the qualifications of the position and are prepared to support the three traditions of the College.
2) Please also have two letters of recommendation sent directly to Professor Jessica Kintner,jkintner@stmarys-ca.edu.
Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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