Faculty Openings

Librarian, Metadata & Electronic Resources

Visiting Professor, Physics

Visiting Professor, History 

Assistant Professor, Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing - Nursing Science

Visiting Assistant Professor, Research Methods & Statistics - Psychological Sciences

Adjunct Instructor - Social Work and Gerontology

Adjunct Pool for Academic Instructors in Speech Language Pathology

Adjunct Pool for Professional Specialist in Clinical Instruction

Visiting Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science

 Librarian, Metadata & Electronic Resources

The Cushwa-Leighton Library is seeking a candidate for the position of Metadata and Electronic Resources Librarian. The incumbent will be part of a highly collaborative Library team and, as a tenure-track member of the College faculty, will participate in appropriate committees and task forces to advance the curricular and research goals of the students and faculty of the College. In common with all members of the Library team, the Metadata and Electronic Resources Librarian will work to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and awareness in our efforts, services, and scholarship, and will support outreach efforts especially among members of the Saint Mary’s community from underrepresented populations. This position reports to the Library Director.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the life cycle of electronic resources, including databases, e-books, streaming video, and serials, and supervising and guiding the work of the Metadata and Electronic Resources Assistant in support of metadata and e-resources activities. The incumbent is also responsible for managing serials, including ordering, receiving, and maintaining serials in electronic formats; for developing and overseeing assessment strategies and conducting ongoing assessment; and collaborating on collection development initiatives. Additionally, the Metadata and Electronic Resources Librarian ensures the appropriate functioning of library management systems, including the management of metadata, knowledge base integration, proxy management, and cataloging for materials in all formats.

Specifically, the incumbent in this position is expected to:

As members of the faculty, Librarians at Saint Mary’s College are expected to participate in research and service in addition to performing their specific responsibilities. This expectation includes such activities as participating in and contributing to library and campus-wide committees; contributing to the profession at consortial, regional, and/or national level; maintaining a broad awareness of current and emerging issues that affect electronic resources management; participating in relevant publishing and presentation opportunities; and pursuing knowledge of professional trends and developments that can be applied to evolving research, services and collections.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree
• Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience managing electronic resources, preferably in an academic library
• Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of integrated library systems
• Working knowledge of digital tools, standards and initiatives, such as SUSHI, Open URL, KBART, COUNTER, link resolvers, and EZProxy
• Ability to adapt to change; to plan, implement and assess projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and interact collaboratively and effectively with faculty, students, staff and administrators in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to think creatively in solving problems
• Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative, develop, and carry out projects as well as manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion and awareness literature and strategies in the workplace and higher education

Preferred Qualifications:  Demonstrated ability to solve electronic resource access problems; experience working with e-resources in a consortium or shared environment; and working knowledge of metadata standards, best practices, and data management practices.

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its diversity at all levels--students, faculty, and staff--and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

Posted: 3/17/2023

  Visiting Professor, Physics

The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, is seeking to fill a one-year visiting assistant professor line in any sub-discipline of physics. The position entails teaching an introductory physics sequence, upper-level physics courses, and related labs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Physics and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Candidates with evidence of effective teaching will be given preference. Though this position is not a tenure track, the department anticipates hiring a tenure track position in the near future. The selected candidate will be eligible to apply and will be considered in the hiring process based on the needs of the program.  Saint Mary’s College is a 4-year, Catholic liberal arts college for women. The current physics program established in 2016 supports a minor in physics, and majors in physics. The physics program supports about ten majors a year. The physics program is part of a joint department with chemistry.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of your understanding, contributions, and plans for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to chemphys@saintmarys.edu. Review of applications will begin starting March 20, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Letters of reference will be solicited after an initial review. Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. More information about our department can be found at https://www.saintmarys.edu/academics/departments/physics.

Saint Mary’s is committed to increasing its racial and ethnic diversity at all levels – students, faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment. The History Department seeks candidates who share the College’s commitment to social justice, who are eager to build an inclusive, diverse intellectual community, and who will collaborate effectively across the College as teachers and scholars.

 Visiting Professor, History

History. The Department of History at Saint Mary’s College invites applications for a one-year, visiting appointment for a teacher/scholar with a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in the history of Europe. Teaching responsibilities include two sections of the World History survey and one upper-level course in the area of specialty each semester. One section of the World survey will be listed in the college’s W or writing program. Interest and expertise in supporting student writing development required. While the contract begins in August, a stipend is available for the development of a W course in the summer. Review of credentials will begin on March 20 and continue until an appointment is made. Send letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, at least three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness  (e.g. statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, etc.), and a statement of your understanding, contributions, and plans for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to Dr. Bill Svelmoe at historysearch@saintmarys.edu.

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its diversity at all levels--students, faculty, and staff--and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

Posted: 3/7/2023

Assistant Professor, Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing - Nursing Science

The Department of Nursing Science at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in advanced medical-surgical nursing to start in Fall 2023.  Applicants must have an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field. Candidates who are within one to two years of doctoral degree completion also will be considered for this position.

The successful candidate will have a strong experiential foundation as an advanced medical-surgical nurse educator with expertise in inpatient acute nursing care (emergency, intermediate, and/or intensive care settings), chronic diseases, and evidence-based practice.  The applicant will have opportunities to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include classroom as well as clinical instruction.  Experience with the use of simulation at all educational levels as well as with online teaching, is desirable.  

Candidates will be expected to engage in service to the Department of Nursing Science and College through participation on committees and student-focused events.  The candidate is accountable for maintaining an active program of research (discovery or translation), depending on the terminal degree. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of teaching evaluations, and a statement of your understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in academia including evidence of your current contributions and plans for advancing the work at Saint Mary’s College. If available, candidates are encouraged to submit a sample syllabus for a similar course. 

As a Catholic, residential, women’s, liberal arts college, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and co-educational graduate programs.

All applications should be sent electronically to Karla Bronicki, Department of Nursing Science Search Committee, at nursingscience@saintmarys.edu  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Letters of reference will be solicited after the initial review.

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its diversity at all levels--students, faculty, and staff--and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

Posted: 2/16/2023

 Visiting Assistant Professor, Research Methods & Statistics - Psychological Sciences

The Saint Mary’s College Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for a three-year contract to begin August 2023. 

The successful candidate will teach a combination of Statistics, Research Methods, and Introduction to Psychology. Candidates can also develop and teach upper-level courses related to their expertise.  The individual in this position will teach three courses per semester based on the needs of the department and the teaching interests of the candidate. The ability for this candidate to contribute to one of our growing interdisciplinary programs (Neuroscience, Environmental Studies, Gender & Women’s Studies, Gerontology, Speech Language Pathology, Justice Studies) and/or the ability to promote undergraduate-accessible research and/or applied experiences is a plus.

This position requires a Ph.D. either in Psychology or a related field. Candidates who are A.B.D. will be considered.  All successful candidates will contribute to the mission of the college which promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility. The Department of Psychological Sciences particularly emphasizes excellence in writing and research, and strong candidates will have a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.

Saint Mary’s is a competitive, private undergraduate Catholic women’s college with an emphasis on quality teaching and student-faculty research collaborations.  Saint Mary’s College is located in Notre Dame, IN and is adjacent to South Bend, an ethnically diverse city of 120,000 people, in Northern Indiana, approximately 90 miles east of Chicago.

Please submit a cover letter,  a statement of your understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in academia (including evidence of your current contributions and plans for advancing the work at Saint Mary’s College), along with your vitae, available evidence of teaching success, transcripts, a teaching and research statement, and three (3) letters of reference electronically to psychsearch@saintmarys.edu or via U.S. Mail to Ms. Laura McCormack, Saint Mary’s College, Spes Unica Hall, Box 3, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.  Review of applications will begin January 17, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its diversity at all levels--students, faculty, and staff--and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

Posted:  11/28/2022

The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and has maintained accreditation since 1998. Review of credentials will begin as soon as they are received.  Send letter of application, c. v., graduate transcripts, two letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence to Leonard Sanchez (lsanchez@saintmarys.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Social Work and Gerontology, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

Saint Mary's College, the nation's premier Catholic women's college, was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844 and is located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Its mission is to educate women in the liberal arts tradition, focusing on intellectual vigor, religious sensibility, aesthetic appreciation, and social responsibility.

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College's mission, Saint Mary's is committed to increasing its diversity at all levels--students, faculty, and staff--and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

Posted 1/27/2022

Adjunct Pool for Academic Instructors in Speech Language Pathology 

The Speech Language Pathology Department at Saint Mary’s College is seeking applications for potential positions for adjunct instructors. When need arises, due to enrollment and/or staffing, the department will select candidates from this pool to serve as adjunct instructor for specific courses. An adjunct instructor will be solely responsible for teaching content, assessing student learning, being accessible for student questions, and submitting grades in a timely manner for an undergraduate course taught over a 16-week semester. In-class meeting times will be scheduled based on instructor and student availability and may be in fall or spring semesters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching in-person courses at the undergraduate level in the Speech Language Pathology department
• Objectively assess and document student’s knowledge of course topics
• Possible course topics include:
  
  • Phonetics
  • Speech and Hearing Science
  • Speech Sound Disorders
  • Evaluation Procedures
  • Audiology for the SLP
  • Aural Rehabilitation
  • Child Language Development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree, Ph.D. in Speech Language Pathology, Audiology Doctorate, or closely related fields or Ed.D. in related areas will be considered:
• Potential for effective teaching
• Commitment to culturally responsive practices in diverse and inclusive contexts and communities

 ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a speech language pathologist or audiologist in the State of Indiana
• Emerging expertise in a clinical specialty area

Essential Functions for Teaching

1. Communication

       Must possess adequate communication skills to:

• Communicate proficiently in both oral and written English language.
• Possess reading and writing skills sufficient to meet curricular demands.
• Perceive and demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication for culture and context. Modify communication style to meet the communication needs of students.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and legibly with colleagues and students.
• Convey information accurately with relevance and cultural sensitivity.

2. Motor

       Must possess adequate motor skills to:

• Sustain necessary physical activity level in required classroom
• Respond quickly to provide a safe environment for clients in emergency situations including fire, choking, seizures, etc.
• Access technology for course management

3. Intellectual/Cognitive:

       Must possess adequate intellectual and cognitive skills to:

• Comprehend, retain, integrate, synthesize, infer, evaluate and apply written and verbal information sufficient to meet course demands.
• Self-evaluate, identify, and communicate limits of one's own knowledge and skill to appropriate professional level and be able to identify and utilize resources in order to increase knowledge.

4. Sensory/Observational:

       A clinical supervisor/ professional specialist must possess adequate sensory skills of vision, hearing, tactile, and smell to:

• Display mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity, and concern for others.
• Recognize and show respect for individuals with disabilities and for individuals of different ages, genders, race, religions, sexual orientation, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the ASHA Code of Ethics and college and federal privacy policies.
• Adapt to changing and demanding environments (which includes maintaining both professional demeanor and emotional health).
• Manage the use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic time constraints.
• Accept appropriate suggestions and constructive criticism and respond by modification of behaviors.

Interested candidates should submit a 1) Letter of application 2) Resume or curriculum vita 3) a list of three references. In the submitted material, please address evidence of clinical teaching experience and effectiveness. Official transcripts will be required of the candidates selected for hire.

Electronic applications are preferred and may be sent to:

Carla Youngdahl, Chair of Speech Language Pathology Department, cyoungdahl@saintmarys.edu

Posted 10/5/2022

 Adjunct Pool for Professional Specialist in Clinical Instruction

The Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic at Saint Mary’s College is seeking speech language pathologists interested in joining our pool of potential professional specialist position(s) in clinical instruction in speech language pathology. When need arises, due to enrollment and/or staffing, the department will select candidates from this pool to serve as adjunct.

This will be a part-time adjunct position with primary responsibilities of clinical education and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic or community sites. The clinical supervisor must be qualified as defined by professional/discipline standards, have practical experience appropriate for the responsibilities assigned, and must maintain appropriate professional credentials. The appointment is to the designated status of Adjunct Professional Specialist at Saint Mary’s College.

Job Requirements

1. Master’s degree in speech language pathology, the ASHA certificate of clinical competence, and the appropriate Indiana licensure.
2. 5 years experience in the delivery of clinical services with additional experience in supervision.
3. Emerging expertise in a clinical specialty area, which can include clinical supervisor, clinical programming and/or clinical service delivery as evidenced by, but not limited to, educational background, work history and experience, continuing education and the like.
4. Experience with early childhood education and providing services in a Response to Intervention model.
5. This individual will model for the Saint Mary’s student the ability to deal effectively with other staff, agencies, and community programs, as well as children and their parents/guardians.

Essential Functions for Clinical Supervisors

1. Communication

A clinical supervisor/ professional specialist must possess adequate communication skills to:

• Communicate proficiently in both oral and written English language.
• Possess reading and writing skills sufficient to meet curricular and clinical demands.
• Perceive and demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication for culture and context. Modify communication style to meet the communication needs of clients, caregivers, and other persons served.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and legible on patient documentation, reports, and scholarly papers required as part of professional practice.
• Convey information accurately with relevance and cultural sensitivity.

2. Motor

A clinical supervisor/ professional specialist must possess adequate motor skills to:

• Sustain necessary physical activity level in required classroom and clinical activities.
• Respond quickly to provide a safe environment for clients in emergency situations including fire, choking, seizures, etc.
• Efficiently manipulate testing and treatment environment and material without violation of testing protocol and with best therapeutic practice.
• Manipulate patient-utilized equipment (e.g. durable medical equipment to include AAC devices, hearing aids, etc.) in a safe manner.
• Access technology for clinical management (i.e. billing, charting, therapy programs, etc.).

3. Intellectual/Cognitive:

A clinical supervisor/ professional specialist must possess adequate intellectual and cognitive skills to:

• Comprehend, retain, integrate, synthesize, infer, evaluate and apply written and verbal information sufficient to meet clinical demands.
• Identify significant finding from history, evaluation, and data to formulate a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
• Solve problems, reason, and make sound clinical judgments in patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic plan and implementation.
• Self-evaluate, identify, and communicate limits of one's own knowledge and skill to appropriate professional level and be able to identify and utilize resources in order to increase knowledge.

4. Sensory/Observational:

A clinical supervisor/ professional specialist must possess adequate sensory skills of vision, hearing, tactile, and smell to:

• Display mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity, and concern for others.
• Recognize and show respect for individuals with disabilities and for individuals of different ages, genders, race, religions, sexual orientation, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the ASHA Code of Ethics and college and federal privacy policies.
• Adapt to changing and demanding environments (which includes maintaining both professional demeanor and emotional health).
• Manage the use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic time constraints.
• Accept appropriate suggestions and constructive criticism and respond by modification of behaviors.

General Responsibilities

1.     Responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of persons served at all times.

2.     Expected to serve as role model for persons served.

3.     Expected to serve as an advocate and to protect the human rights of persons served at all times.

4.     Expected to participate in training as required by your supervisor.

5.     The Saint Mary’s Professional Specialist will teach the Saint Mary’s student through example on how to plan instructional activities/ home program for parents as well as activities for primary care givers in community settings.

6.     The confidentiality and cultural diversity of the child and his/her family will be respected at all times by the Saint Mary’s Professional Specialist.

9.     The Saint Mary’s Professional Specialist will conduct other duties as assigned by her/his supervisor which enhance, directly or indirectly, the Saint Mary’s College student.

10. Other duties as appropriate and assigned.

These materials can be sent to the Director of Clinical Education of Speech Language Pathology, Erin Connelly at econnelly@saintmarys.edu.

Posted 10/5/2022

​Visiting Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science

Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to increasing its racial and ethnic diversity at all levels -- students, faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.