The Maine School of Science & Mathematics, Maine's STEM magnet school offering a challenging curriculum in a supportive residential setting, invites applications for a full-time Chemistry/Biology Instructor to begin in August, 2025. This is an opportunity to join an outstanding faculty engaging students with high academic potential in an exciting learning environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach two sections of lab-based Chemistry (typical high school level), and one section of lab-based Biology (equivalent to AP level);
• Design and teach a two-week January-Term course (instructor’s choice of topics);
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students (typically 10), acting as the primary point of contact between advisees’ parents and the school;
• Act as an advisor/mentor to one student club or organization;
• Participate fully in MSSM's living/learning community by attending campus events, offering office hours, attending meetings, and being available to meet the needs of our students and community.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field;
• “Doing science” is a critical part of MSSM science offerings, and the successful candidate should have at least three years of successful lab-based Chemistry and/or Biology teaching experience at the secondary and/or post-secondary level;
• The ability to offer a rigorous, but supportive, classroom experience; 
• Creative and cutting edge, with the ability to inspire students; 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and a willingness and desire to work with inquisitive and quirky high school students in a close-knit, residential community.

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