Instructor, Governor's School, SC

Physics Instructor
S.C. Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM)

Great teachers, students & environment = the S.C. Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM). GSSM is growing and requires outstanding faculty in several disciplines to start by August 2014. For details, please visit www.scgssm.org.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking an exceptional Physics instructor. Applicants should have a Master's degree, Ph.D. preferred, and a love of teaching. Desired qualifications include a strong content background in Physics and experience in teaching Physics at college or advanced high school levels, knowledge and application of technology, an understanding of gifted learners, enthusiasm for teaching motivated and talented high-school-aged students and an ability to advise students in the completion of senior research projects. General academic advising, committee meetings, student activity advising, and occasional evening/weekend commitments are a regular part of faculty responsibilities.

Current courses taught at GSSM at the college or university level include Fundamentals of Physics, Calculus-Based Physics (AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism), Astronomy, Modern Physics, and Fluids, Thermodynamics and Optics. GSSM encourages the introduction of new courses. Courses offered will vary each semester depending on the interests and expertise of instructors, and on student interest. GSSM offers a unique opportunity to teach these subjects, including weekly two to three hour labs.

This is a full-time (10-month) teaching position, with full benefits available. A public school teaching certificate is not required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience and unique capabilities.

GSSM offers a wonderful teaching environment with motivated and talented students in a residential setting and is recognized among the top public elite high schools in the nation. We are a statewide, public residential high school for 11th and 12th graders specializing in the advanced study of science and mathematics. Historically, GSSM has maintained a 10:1 student to faculty ratio. Nearly 80% of the faculty members have earned doctoral degrees. Over five years, our students' SAT average is 2059.

Please apply electronically. Forward a cover letter, resume and teaching statement, along with the GSSM application available at www.scgssm.org/employment, prior to December 6, 2013 (for early consideration).

Forward all materials to email address:

GSSMPersonnel@gssm.k12.sc.us
Please include the word "Physics" in the subject line.

The S.C. GSSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.