Saint Martin’s University, an independent, coeducational
university located in western Washington, invites applications for a
full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Physics in
the Department of Natural Sciences, beginning August 2013. The area of
specialization is open; however, applicants must be able and willing to
teach introductory courses for science, engineering and general
education students. The successful candidate will be both an active
scholar and an excellent classroom instructor, able to teach a broad
range of courses under a 12-credit teaching load per semester. Strong
commitment to undergraduate teaching and research and a PhD are
required, as is a willingness to support the Catholic, Benedictine,
liberal arts tradition of Saint Martin’s University.
Please send a letter of interest responding directly to the position
description above, along with a current c.v., unofficial transcript(s),
statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and 3 letters
of recommendation to Laura Hoff, Executive Assistant to the Dean,
College of Arts and Sciences, Saint Martin’s University, 5000 Abbey Way
SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Electronic submissions in .pdf format to CAS@stmartin.edu
are preferred. Ms. Hoff may be reached by telephone at (360)
438-4564. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2013. The
position will remain open until filled. Questions and inquiries may be
directed to Dr. Darrell D. Axtell, Associate Professor and Chair,
Department of Natural Sciences, by email (daxtell@stmartin.edu) or telephone at (360) 438-4313.
