TT, St.Mary's University TX

The Department of Physics and Environmental Science at St. Marys University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Physics at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2016. A Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, or Astronomy is required at the time of appointment. Teaching experience and evidence of quality research involving undergraduates is strongly preferred. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced physics, developing new courses for the Physics program, and participating in university service activities. The Department of Physics and Environmental Science offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics, and Environmental Science, and B.S. degrees in Physics with a Biophysics Option and Applied Physics. Our department is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Applicants should electronically submit the employment application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching, and a statement of research interests. Please address all documentation and forward reference letters to Dr. Richard L. Cardenas, Chair, Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, St. Marys University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228. Electronic submission of applications is required and incomplete applications may not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. The position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check. St. Marys is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest, and continues to advocate the Marianist mission of academic excellence and servant leadership. St. Marys fosters a community of faith in which people of varied traditions and experiences unite in commitment to an educational venture, in dedication to a life of scholarship, and in service to society. The successful candidate does not need to be of the Catholic faith, but is expected to contribute to the University's mission and be supportive of the Roman Catholic and Marianist educational mission. St. Marys University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).