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Position announcement

Notice date: Open until filled

Position title: Assistant Professor of Physics

Position description: 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.

Application process and deadline: Please send a letter of interest responding directly to the position description above, current c.v., unofficial transcript(s), statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three 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. Saint Martin's is an EOE/AA employer.