The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Mary Washington invites applications for a new faculty position at the rank of associate professor, or higher, to provide leadership and direction to the physics program. Our ideal candidate will lead the faculty in developing an undergraduate program that features practices outlined by the AAPT-EP3 Guide. The start date is August 16th 2022. Tenure at the time of hire will be considered for candidates with the appropriate credentials and experience.

The department of 11 faculty consists of 8 chemists and 3 physicists. The physics program recently moved into a new building with ample lab space, and financial support for the program is provided by an endowed fund. Highly qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate a commitment to teaching and learning in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse talents and backgrounds. We especially seek candidates whose interests and experiences will help achieve the university’s goal to develop a diverse and inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of our changing student demographic.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching two courses per semester, across the physics major and across the curriculum (ex. general education courses and first year seminars)
• Maintain an active scholarly research program involving undergraduate students; play an active mentoring role in student career development
• Work collaboratively with existing faculty to restructure the current curriculum based on best practices as defined by the AAPT and current PER research. Our goal is a curriculum that is rigorous, inclusive, sustainable, and modern.
• Develop pathways for our majors to graduate programs, government work, private industry, and education.
• Coordinate with the department chair on programmatic decisions involving curriculum, admissions, alumni, relations, outreach, etc.
• Continually support and mentor faculty through the promotion and tenure process

Requirements:

• Earned the rank of Associate Professor or higher at a previous institution
• Eight years of undergraduate-centered teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving in an administrative capacity, typically as a department chair or program director
• Experience in teaching at a liberal arts and sciences institution
• Experience in curricular reform
• Experience mentoring junior faculty
• Experience fostering an equitable and inclusive culture

Sponsorship: This position is budgeted for Visa Sponsorship

UMW is a public liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to effective teaching and the integration of undergraduate students in research. The Department offers Physics and Applied Physics majors and has recently moved into new lab and teaching facilities in the Jepson Science Center addition, which is well-equipped to support its teaching and research missions. Recently recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, UMW is centrally located between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA, in close proximity to many government labs and private engineering firms offering opportunities for collaborative research and student internship opportunities.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to these core principles.

Applications must be submitted through https://careers.umw.edu. Candidates are required to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references. The cover letter should describe i) the candidate’s experience in physics program leadership and innovation, ii) experience fostering an equitable and inclusive culture iii) teaching philosophy. Candidates must be prepared to submit letters of recommendation, a research statement, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts, upon request.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications must be received by December 1, 2021 to be considered. For questions, contact Dr. Janet Asper, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics, at jasper@umw.edu.