The Department of  Physics and Astronomy at 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

Faculty 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 will have an interest in interactive teaching methods. We are especially interested in candidates who can involve undergraduates in their research programs. We welcome a candidate who will actively contribute to the life of the department and College.

Saint Mary’s faculty members are expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate intellectual growth and significant achievement appropriate to their field. Faculty also contribute to the mission and serve the College and community in many ways, including academic advising, student and community outreach, participation in departmental and College-wide committees, and the development and assessment of the College’s Core Curriculum.  Faculty members are also encouraged to teach in the College’s Core Curriculum, January Term, and Collegiate Seminar programs.

A PhD in physics or closely related field is required.

The College has been designated a Minority and Hispanic-Serving Institution; many Saint Mary’s students are first-generation-to-college. Successful candidates must be able to engage and support students of color, women, and other underrepresented groups, and will be interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase inclusivity.

Please apply to the Interfolio online system at:

https://apply.interfolio.com/53839

If you are a new candidate applying for the first time to Interfolio you are expected to create a login ID and profile.

To apply, submit a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and preparation to support the mission of the College, c.v., brief statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, and two confidential letters of reference to https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/provost-vice-president-for-academic-affairs/full-time-faculty-openings.   Direct inquiries to Professor Jessica Kintner, Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, jkintner@stmarys-ca.edu. Application review begins December 1.