The High Mountain Institute (HMI) seeks a History Faculty–Parental Leave Coverage, a full-time teaching position at the school, starting in March 2026, and running through the end of the school year (end of May 2026). This position is based on HMI’s campus in Leadville, CO; on-campus housing is included in the compensation package. Reporting to the Director of Academics and Faculty, responsibilities include teaching sections of AP and non-AP US History and residential life duties.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach up to 3 sections of history, including AP US History and Western Perspectives during the semester
• Participate in weekly overnight residential responsibilities
• Mentor a history apprentice (student teacher) during the semester

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in history or a related field
• Prior History teaching experience, US History preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Enthusiasm for working with teenagers in a residential setting
• Criminal and driving background check required

Position Salary & Benefits: 

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• $8,000-$11,000 depending on experience + on-campus housing
• Living on campus is a condition of employment, when housing is available 

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Phoebe Gray, Administrative Coordinator and Registrar, via e-mail at historyfaculty@hminet.org and fill out the HMI Prospective Employment Form online. Your application will not be considered complete without all three of these items. Correspondence via email is preferred. 

We will begin our initial review of applications in November 2025 and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. 

About the High Mountain Institute: Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 150 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid, and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has about 25 year-round staff, most of whom live on campus. Learn more at: www.hminet.org

Equity and Inclusion at HMI: The High Mountain Institute is committed to building a more diverse and affirming school and outdoor industry. HMI is an equal opportunity employer that strives for diversity by honoring the differences of each member of our community. We seek to build a community (of faculty, staff, students, and trustees) that is ethnically, socio-economically, and geographically diverse and that brings a diversity of experience, background, talent, and perspective. People of color, LGBTQ+ and gender nonbinary people, and people with other historically marginalized identities are encouraged to apply. Learn more at: www.hminet.org/dei.

The school reserves the right to change or add to this job description at any time.

About High Mountain Institute

About the High Mountain Institute: Founded in 1995, HMI is a nonprofit independent school with a focus on outdoor, experiential, and place-based education. HMI serves approximately 175 students per year across its high school, summer, and gap programming. About 30% of students receive financial aid and a similar percentage identify as people of color. All HMI students participate in extended wilderness expeditions lasting from 10-21 days. HMI is not a rehabilitative or wilderness therapy program. HMI students are high-achieving, healthy students seeking challenge, a strong community, and a deeper connection to nature. HMI has nearly 30 year-round staff, about half of whom live on campus. Learn more at: www.hminet.org.

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