The Religion, Ethics and Philosophy department seeks a passionate and energetic teacher to fill a part-time position (3-4 courses per term) for the fall and winter terms of the 2025-2026 academic year, for sabbatical class coverage. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential, non-religiously-affiliated school. Candidates may also express interest in serving the co-curricular needs of the school (e.g., coaching, advising, residence life, etc.); such activity would be paid separately. 

Position Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to teach a set of courses in the academic study of religion, ethics, philosophy and psychology with teaching competencies that align with our current course catalogue.

Additional requirements:
• An advanced degree in religion, philosophy, ethics, psychology or related field is required.
• Experience teaching in a high school or college level classroom setting for a minimum of 2 years. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.

Accountabilities

While individual responsibilities will vary from one faculty position to another, the major job duties of all term faculty members include the following:
• Teaching: All classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table. In order to meet the intellectual needs of the school’s talented and highly motivated students, teachers are expected to be dedicated to daily preparation for the best possible classes.
• Cultural Competency: Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.

Background Requirements 

Criminal and driving background check.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To be considered applications must include the following documents (please upload as two distinct documents):
• CV or resume.
• Cover letter indicating how our Harkness teaching style, mission and values resonate with the applicant and identifying the courses in our course catalog that are of interest to the applicant. (We encourage all interested applicants to review pages 59-64 of the Courses of Instruction catalog available here: https://exeter.edu/academics/.)

Contact information for three professional references including one direct supervisor and transcripts for higher education will be required at the screening, campus visit or finalist stage, depending on the department.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Phillips Exeter Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy, a co-educational residential school serving students in grades 9 through 12, and post-graduate level, was founded in 1781 by John Phillips. Exeter has a tradition of academic excellence, a distinguished faculty, and a long history of educating young people to find their place in the world. The 671-acre campus with academic and residential buildings, a 309,432 volume library, playing fields and green lawns is located in Exeter, a southern New Hampshire town which retains its 18th-century New England charm. The Academy enrolls more than 1000 students from around the world. Exeter offers a rich curriculum with over 400 courses taught by over 200 faculty in eighteen academic departments. The Academy employs approximately 495 staff who support the living, learning and teaching environment of a diverse student body. The Academy's longstanding commitment to excellence has made the school one of the finest in the country. To learn more about Phillips Exeter Academy, visit http://www.exeter.edu/. The Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, vet...eran status, national origin, genetic information, or physical or mental disabilities which do not prevent performance of essential job tasks. The Academy is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. Applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

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