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.
