Visiting Assistant Professor - Physics
- Employer
- St. Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota
- Start date
- Jun 10, 2021
- Closing date
- Jul 11, 2021
Job Details
The Physics department offers hands-on faculty and student collaborative research opportunities as well as teach the patterns of decision-making and problem-solving, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and communication skills in a cooperative environment. Our faculty prioritize teaching excellence and work collaboratively to support students who are passionate about social justice and aspire to use their education and training to lead and influence.
Responsibilities:
- Teach in-person introductory physics and astronomy lectures and laboratory courses that are algebra and calculus based.
- A typical course load for a full-time faculty member is three lectures or its equivalent per semester.
- Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator, an advisor, and a mentor.
- Engage in service to the Physics Department through participation in course assessments and student outcomes assessments.
- Engage in scholarly activities involving students in the Department, Division, and profession.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation's largest college for women at its center. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls over 5,200 students in baccalaureate, master, and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or ABD in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related discipline.
- Two years of experience teaching introductory physics and/or astronomy lectures and laboratory courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D.
- Two years of experience teaching physics lectures and labs.
- Ability to teach and mentor diverse student populations.
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.
EEO Statement
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTY
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. You will be asked to attach an application letter, CV, and a teaching statement when you submit your materials. Additionally, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of any teaching experience. Eligibility for employment will require proof of Ph.D. or ABD in physics, physics education, astronomy, or a related field. Three references, official transcripts and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Dr. Taviare Hawkins at tlhawkins009@stkate.edu . Review of applications will begin on June 25, 2021, and the position will remain open until July 10, 2021.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Company
ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
Formerly the College of St. Catherine, St. Kate’s was founded in St. Paul in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, whose social justice mission of loving God and neighbor without distinction anchors our commitment to respond to the needs of the time. The University is named for St. Catherine of Alexandria, the 4th-century Egyptian philosopher, who suffered martyrdom for her faith.
St. Kate’s is a nationally recognized university with the College for Women at its core which is one of the largest Catholic colleges for women in the nation. It is one of the most comprehensive Catholic universities in the United States, offering access to an education in over 80 academic programs ranging from professional certificates to post-graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional programs. In 2009, St. Kate’s moved from college to university status, retaining its tradition of academic excellence while expanding its structure to three colleges and three schools. The three schools are the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences (SHAS), School of Business, and the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health (HSSH), each of which serves students in the College for Women, the Graduate College, and the College for Adults.
The University’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence encourages students across schools and colleges to incorporate global learning and experiences into their education. St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of its six strategic priorities. Initiatives include the expansion of equity and inclusion-centered curricular content in specific courses and in each program of study, new recruitment strategies and training around elimination of bias, and retention efforts targeted for faculty and staff of color using professional development opportunities and resources. Finally, the plan has an explicit focus on the articulation and development of the essential skills students must possess to succeed in diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities and defining how the educational program and co-curricular student experience will foster these outcomes.
For career opportunities, please visit https://www.stkate.edu/careers
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