Physics Instructor

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS), a public residential high school serving talented students from across the state, seeks an on-site, full-time Physics Instructor to teach a full range of classes from core courses such as Introduction to Physics and Honors Physics to electives possibly including Robotics, Aerodynamics, and Flight Studies. We are seeking the best fit for our students and organization and see this as an opportunity.

The successful candidate will teach highly motivated high school students in an advanced college prep program. They will develop and implement a program of instruction that is consistent with state guidelines but is attentive to the needs of academically talented students. Courses at ASMS are taught at the college freshman or sophomore level or higher.

Excellent state benefits package and competitive salary.

Master’s degree and teaching experience, Ph.D. preferred.

Position:
History and Social Sciences Instructor

Summary:

An instructor is expected to introduce new content material to students in a manner which facilitates comprehension and retention, to help students develop critical thinking and writing skills that are essential to academic success, and to perform all functions with the goal of producing knowledgeable, responsible, open‑minded and public‑spirited citizens.

Department:
Academics

Reports To:

President

Required Qualifications:

Instructors are required to have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in field of study; teaching experience with geographically and ethnically diverse student populations at secondary and/or higher educational level, and continuing professional development in the form of conferences, seminars, and workshops. Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).

Marginal functions:
Instructors are expected to perform various other duties as assigned by the President.

Classification:
Faculty

Salary:
Instructors will be given a salary that is authorized by the Board of Directors of the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science.

Terms of Employment:
Academic Year

Performance Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures and guidelines set by the President and ASMS Board of Directors.

• The expected workday is 6 hours, which includes office hours.
• Instructors must develop and implement a program of instruction to meet the needs of a learning community.
• Instructors are required to develop and implement a program of instruction that is consistent with state guidelines but is attentive to the needs of academically talented students.
• In order to provide a conducive learning environment, instructors must possess classroom management skills and be able to manage students outside of the classroom setting in the larger school community and during periods of travel such as field trips.
• Instructors have the responsibility of continually assessing student performance and providing timely feedback to students in the form of test scores, written evaluations of work, and personal conferences.
• Instructors must continually work with other school personnel to monitor the academic performance and the general well-being of student.
• Instructors are expected to actively collaborate with other faculty members for purposes of curriculum ideas, teaching approaches, and problem-solving.
• Instructors are required to maintain student records and retain samples of written work for purposes of documenting student progress and abilities.
• Instructors must actively work with the school librarian to provide support services, which may include suggesting supplementary reading materials as well as audio-video offerings for the purpose of enhancing learning in the classroom.
• In order to assist in the documentation of student progress, instructors must efficiently maintain and submit appropriate records and reports.
• It is required for instructors to prepare and distribute a course syllabus for each course taught, developed in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Instructors must maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Instructors are expected to actively…