Teaching & Administrative Faculty Positions

If you are interested in any of the open faculty positions, please MAIL your resume along with a cover letter and two letters of reference to:

Mr. Temba T. Maqubela
Assistant Head for Academics
Dean of Faculty
Phillips Academy
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810-4161

Please do not e-mail or fax resumes.
Thank you.

Successful candidates assume teaching, residential, and athletic responsibilities, except as noted. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. EOE.

Master's degree and minimum of three years teaching experience preferred for all positions, except Teaching Fellowships.

Academic year 2009-2010 is fully staffed. 

 

The Andover Teaching Fellowship Program

At Andover on a one-year teaching fellowship, the recent college graduate (or graduate school degree recipient) is introduced to teaching in a program of guided work in the classroom, professional seminars, and exposure to theories and methods of experienced faculty.  Obviously, the school seeks applicants who are new to the vocation of teaching.

The application and brochure are available to download, and questions may be answered by emailing Lynda Diamondis, at ldiamondis@andover.edu or by phoning 978-749-4003. Specific needs: Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Community Service (see application for special instructions), English, French, German, History, Japanese, Mathematics, Music, Physics, and Russian. The postmark deadline is January 15, 2010. We are currently accepting  applications for 2010-2011. Thank you.   

Open Positions 2010-11

Associate Director, College Counseling 

Phillips Academy seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to begin in August 2010.  Responsibilities include counseling and supporting students in the college selection and application process, working with students individually and in small groups, building relationships with parents, writing recommendations and advising students on course selection and other projects and activities as assigned by the co-directors. Residential and athletic duties may also be assigned.  The qualified candidate will possess excellent listening, counseling, and verbal and written communication/public speaking skills. Strong organizational and time management skills, the ability to work individually and in groups, and the desire and ability to connect with a diverse group of students and parents are also desired.  Master’s degree plus minimum of eight years college counseling and/or selective college admission experience preferred. Full background check required. Deadline for applications is January 29. If interested, please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Mr. Temba T. Maqubela, Assistant Head for Academics and Dean of Faculty, at the above address.

Director, Mathematics and Science for Minority Students (MS)2

Phillips Academy seeks a director for its academically rigorous (MS)² program. Founded in 1977, (MS)² is an intense and rigorous academic program that provides approximately 110 African American, Latino, and Native American students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of math, science, and English enrichment work for three consecutive summers. The director is responsible for recruitment and selection of students and faculty, fund-raising, working with a growing alumni body, and supervising all aspects of the program during the summer, as well as teaching in an academic discipline, preferably in the sciences or mathematics, during the academic year. Master’s degree plus three to five years’ teaching and administrative experience with a strong academic background required. Full-year, faculty position. Competitive salary and generous benefit package. Full background check required. Applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, transcript, and two letters of reference to: Stephen D. Carter, Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Phillips Academy, 180 Main Street, Andover MA01810-4161 by October 15, 2009.

Instructor in English

Phillips Academy seeks an Instructor in English. Candidates must be prepared to teach students at every level in this four-year school.  Specific assignments generally comprise three or four sections, most likely with two preparations, plus residential and athletic duties. Master’s degree plus minimum of three years teaching experience preferred. Full background check required. Deadline for applications is January 29. If interested, please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Mr. Temba T. Maqubela, Assistant Head for Academics and Dean of Faculty, at the above address.

Instructor in History and Social Science

Phillips Academy seeks an Instructor in History and Social Science. Candidates must be prepared to teach students at every level in this four-year school. Specific assignments generally comprise three or four sections, most likely with two preparations. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the academic program, and also fulfill residential and athletic duties. Master’s degree plus minimum of three years teaching experience preferred. Full background check required. Deadline for applications is January 29. If interested, please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Mr. Temba T. Maqubela, Assistant Head for Academics and Dean of Faculty, at the above address.

Instructor in Mathematics

Phillips Academy seeks an Instructor in Mathematics. Candidates must be prepared to teach students at every level including AP Calculus and/or Statistics in this four-year school. Specific assignments generally comprise three or four sections, most likely with two preparations. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the academic program, and also fulfill residential and athletic duties. Master’s degree plus minimum of three years teaching experience preferred. Full background check required. Deadline for applications is January 29. If interested, please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Mr. Temba T. Maqubela, Assistant Head for Academics and Dean of Faculty, at the above address.

Instructor in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Phillips Academy seeks an Instructor Philosophy and Religious Studies. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the academic program, and also fulfill residential and athletic duties. Expertise in western monotheistic religions with familiarity and interest in a broad spectrum of religious and philosophical issues desired. Master’s degree with graduate and/or undergraduate specialization in religious studies or a related discipline in the humanities plus minimum of three years teaching experience, if possible at the secondary level, preferred. Full background check required. Deadline for applications is January 29. If interested, please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Mr. Temba T. Maqubela, Assistant Head for Academics and Dean of Faculty, at the above address.

Instructor in Spanish

Phillips Academy seeks an Instructor in Spanish. The Spanish Department serves some 350 students per year with opportunities for studying through the AP language level and beyond. As a department, we are committed to instruction exclusively in the target language, the basic tenet and trademark of language instruction at Andover. Our first two years use the Descubre Textbook and Supersite, with fully integrated video and audio components. Students are required to complete three years of language, and 1/3 of our enrollments are in advanced courses in language, literature, and culture. The department also has a 40-station Macintosh Language Learning Center.  We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants in the academic program, and also fulfill residential and athletic duties. Master’s degree plus minimum of three years teaching experience preferred. Full background check required. Deadline for applications is January 29. If interested, please forward a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Mr. Temba T. Maqubela, Assistant Head for Academics and Dean of Faculty, at the above address.