Assistant Professor of Physics

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an s qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics starting in August 2025 to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by fostering student learning through innovative pedagogy, inclusive practices, and contributions to research across the curriculum model that integrates authentic, novel research projects into introductory courses for majors.

The E.S. Witchger School of Engineering at Marian University is a collaborative and growing academic community committed to fostering student engagement, problem solving, and communication. Marian University believes that to grow stronger it is essential to recruit and retain a diverse faculty to build an inclusive community. Thus, we welcome and encourage applications across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, cultures, and national origins.

Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, national institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions and offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The university has
experienced significant growth over the last decade and continues to expand its academic offerings. The E.S. Witchger School of Engineering is Marian University’s latest bold endeavor with the first engineering class enrolled in Fall 2022. A new, state-of-the-art engineering building was opened in August 2023. Prospective faculty are invited to join this exciting and growing venture.

Indianapolis, the state capital and most-populous city in Indiana, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city offering numerous cultural, dining and sporting activities. Indianapolis has been named Time Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places” and regularly tops Money Magazine’s list of “Best Places to Live.”

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester in physics.
• Demonstrate academic excellence, the potential for distinctive contributions to the holistic development of students and help advance the mission and values of the university.
• Engage students in research, scholarship and other professional activities.
• Mentor and advise students through academic advising, clubs, research and internship opportunities.
• Participate in the life of the campus including participation in faculty governance and cocurricular programs within the engineering school and across the university.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment within the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and strategic vision of Marian University.
• A Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence and innovation in student-centered instruction of students of varying abilities at the university level.
• Demonstrated interest in science teaching pedagogy, curriculum and program development. Experience with online teaching is preferred.
• Potential for ongoing research, publication and activity in professional associations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Teaching Statement
4. Research Statement (Optional)
5. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
6. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.