The University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2012. The University enrolls more than 3,700 students with its main campus located in Houston's Museum District.

This position will be a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department, with a focus specialization in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related area. The Psychology major is consistently St. Thomas’ largest undergraduate major.

The position requires that candidates must hold a Ph.D. with a specialization in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or provide evidence of completion by July 2012. Successful candidates will teach courses in General Psychology, Foundations of Statistics, Abnormal Psychology, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Theories of Personality, and a course or courses in areas of specialization. Candidates must have a commitment to undergraduate teaching and sustaining research involvement, including participation in an active undergraduate research program. Candidates must also possess demonstrated teaching excellence, student engagement, active research, and a commitment to departmental and university service. Candidates should be capable of integrating their own discipline with the Catholic Intellectual tradition or willing to obtain this ability.

Applications should address the candidate’s support of and ways he/she might contribute to the mission of Catholic higher education with reference to Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The University encourages women and minorities to apply.

For additional information or questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Jo Anne Meier-Marquis, Chair, Psychology Department at meierj@stthom.edu.

To apply for this position, please send CV, transcript, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and the names, addresses, and email addresses of three references to:

facultyrecruiting@stthom.edu
Human Resources – Ref: Psychology Assistant Professor
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Chemistry & Physics at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning fall 2012. Applicants requiring appointment as associate professor will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, or related chemical field, potential for excellence in teaching undergraduates, and in mentoring undergraduate research. Teaching responsibilities for the academic year will include an advanced biochemistry course along with student research projects, a biochemistry course with labs, and two courses in organic chemistry.

The University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious, ethical, and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education. Excellent teaching, an active research agenda, and a commitment to a liberal arts education in the Catholic intellectual tradition as proposed by Ex Corde Ecclesiae are requirements for the position. Candidates should understand and be committed to Liberal Arts in the Catholic Tradition and be willing where appropriate to collaborate in teaching the core at UST.

Applicants should send a letter addressing qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; statement of support for Catholic higher education as proposed by Ex Corde; philosophy of teaching; research interests; and the names, postal and email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to: griesg@stthom.edu or to Gerald L. Gries, Chair, Department of Chemistry & Physics, University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose, Houston, TX. The applications will be reviewed beginning in December.


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The University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking an outstanding leader for the position of Chair, The Department of Music, with rank up to Professor. The University enrolls more than 3,700 students with its main campus located in Houston's Museum District.

The mission of the University of St. Thomas is one of commitment to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason, as stated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae. By pursuing excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, UST embodies and instills in our students the core values of our founders, the Basilian Fathers: goodness, discipline, and knowledge. As a comprehensive university grounded in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, it educates students to think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically. The University fosters engagement in a diverse, collaborative community and has ranked in the top tier of the region by U.S. News and World Report for the past 16 years.

The Chair of Music reports directly to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and works collaboratively with the campus Chaplain on liturgical matters. He or she is responsible for the oversight of current music programs, the development of new ones in collaboration with faculty, and overseeing music for Sunday Mass in the Chapel of St. Basil. Because of this key role in the Catholic worship of the UST community, first preference will be given to candidates who are believing and practicing members of the Catholic Church as well as expert music professionals.

The successful candidate will be thoroughly conversant with the Catholic liturgical tradition (including a familiarity with Catholic documents on the liturgy), have a mastery of sacred choral music and choral conducting, experience in preparing and conducting a church or chapel choir, and be able to teach the typical range of music courses required for an undergraduate music major. Excellent keyboard skills are desirable. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in musicology or the D.M.A.

Although the Music Department has an expertise in vocal music, the Chair of the Music department will also be responsible for developing an instrumental program. Candidates should be capable of integrating the discipline of music with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition or willing to obtain this ability.

The successful candidate will also have a profound understanding of and enthusiasm for the University’s Mission in relation to the music program. He or she will also have a key leadership role in programming for a proposed new Performing Arts and Conference Center on the University’s campus.

The position requires that candidates must hold an earned doctorate from an accredited university, a scholarly and/or performance record enabling appointment to the rank of Associate Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences. The candidate must demonstrate leadership and administrative experience in higher education or the performing arts.

Applications should include a letter of interest that must include a brief overview of qualifications and a statement on the special role of a Catholic University in light of the document on Catholic higher education entitled Ex Corde Ecclesiae (available on-line, or by request). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, please send CV, transcript (unofficial copies acceptable for initial application), curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and email addresses of five references to:

facultyrecruiting@stthom.edu
Human Resources – Ref: Chair, Department of Music
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of St. Thomas (www.stthom.edu), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2012. The University enrolls more than 3,700 students with its main campus located in Houston's Museum District.

This position will be a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Center for International Studies. International Studies is one of the largest undergraduate majors and largest concentration for students in the Master in Liberal Arts Program.

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in International Studies or other social science discipline and/or provide evidence of completion by July 2012. Regional specialization in the Middle East/North Africa is required as is the ability to engage in inter-disciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated teaching excellence, student engagement, active research, and commitment to departmental and university service are required. Candidates should be capable of integrating their own discipline with the Catholic Intellectual tradition or willing to obtain this ability.

Applications should address the candidate’s support of and ways she/he might contribute to the mission of Catholic higher education with reference to Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Review of applications will begin in January 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The University encourages women and minorities to apply.

For additional information or questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Hans Stockton, Director, Center for International Studies at stockton@stthom.edu.

To apply for this position, please send CV, transcript, teaching evaluations, references and a writing sample to:

facultyrecruiting@stthom.edu
Human Resources – Ref: CIS Assistant Professor
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006


The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
 

The University of St. Thomas (www.stthom.edu), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking a tenure track full-time assistant professor level for the Biology Department, to begin in August 2012. The University enrolls more than 3,700 students with most enrolled at its beautiful campus in Houston's Museum District.

The Department of Biology at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor position, or possibly at the associate professor position, beginning the fall of 2012. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand, must have at least 2 years post-doctoral research experience and/or one year of full time teaching experience at the University level. Teaching responsibilities will include Anatomy and Physiology I and II, possibly Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, General Biology I and II with practicum/laboratory and other classes as needed by the department or in the candidates’ area of expertise.

Candidates must show evidence of excellent teaching and a commitment to liberal arts education and to Catholic higher education, especially as articulated by Pope John Paul II in Ex Corde Ecclesiae (available on line or by request). The successful candidate will have a record of demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses and be willing and able to work collaboratively with other faculty members across the sciences. The successful candidate should have experience in active or collaborative learning or blended teaching methodologies.

Successful candidates must be willing to participate in undergraduate research. Candidates should be capable of integrating their own discipline with the Catholic Intellectual tradition or be willing to obtain this ability. Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement and a statement that addresses the candidate’s support of and ways he/she might contribute to the mission of Catholic higher education.

Applicants should include the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please send all application materials to:

facultyrecruiting@stthom.edu
Office of Human Resources
University of St. Thomas – Ref: Biology Assistant Professor
3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, Texas 77006

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer