Lecturer in Physics and Data Science

Description

The Department of Physics and Materials Science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Physics and Data Science, beginning August 2025. The lecturer will be on a 3-year renewable contract, based on the evaluation of the department and administration of the college.

The SMCM Physics Department received the 2017 Award for Improving Undergraduate Education from APS, and it was featured as a model in the report of the Joint Task Force on Undergraduate Physics Programs (J-TUPP) from APS and AAPT. 

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Qualifications

Ph. D. in Physics or a related field is required; teaching experience is preferred, plus a strong background in Astronomy/Astrophysics and Data Science. 

Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses, including introductory astronomy, and introductory and possibly upper level courses in Data Science. The successful candidate will demonstrate abilities and experience in all of the areas mentioned above. 

The salary range is $70k - $75k, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include: cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae (include e-mail address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three professional references. Of these three references, at least one should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews.  Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/167707. Questions may be directed to Dr. Charles Adler at cladler@smcm.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.