Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Physics - St. Mary's College of California

http://apply.interfolio.com/36658 Application review begins December 1.

The Physics and Astronomy Department of Saint Mary’s College of California invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor.

Background:
Saint Mary's College of California is a private, Catholic, comprehensive and co-educational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates for human fulfillment. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring Saint Mary's heritage as a liberal arts, Catholic and Lasallian institution to life. Located on a stunning 420 acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary's is known for both its rigorous liberal arts education and its high quality graduate programs, including business, education and leadership. Saint Mary's currently enrolls approximately 4,000 highly diverse students, reflecting the College's commitment to achieving inclusive excellence by creating a community in which all are valued, respected, and supported. For more information about Saint Mary's mission and history, see: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/about-smc/our-mission
 
Responsibilities:
We seek an individual dedicated to excellent teaching and capable of providing quality instruction across the undergraduate physics curriculum.  The successful candidate will be committed to creating an educational environment that welcomes and supports students from diverse backgrounds, and we are especially interested in candidates who can involve undergraduates in their research programs.

Qualifications
A PhD in physics or closely related field is required.
Application Instructions
Please apply to the Interfolio online system at: http://apply.interfolio.com/36658

To apply, submit a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications, c.v., brief statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, and two confidential letters of reference to (Interfolio link). Direct inquiries to Professor Mari-Anne Rosario, Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, mrosario@stmarys-ca.edu. Application review begins December 1.