Chemistry Teacher

Columbus AFB Living; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,950 - 62,273; Full time

Job summary

A public residential high school in Columbus, Mississippi, seeks a faculty member for Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach advanced Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, conduct evening tutorials weekly, and engage in Saturday activities. Candidates with a master's degree and teaching experience, especially with a valid Mississippi teaching license, are preferred. The position begins August 1, 2025, with a salary starting at $56,612 for a 190-day contract.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level is required.
• A valid Mississippi teaching license (endorsement 185) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
• Offer evening tutorials one night a week.
• Participate in Saturday activities twice a semester.

Education

Master’s Degree or above in related area

Doctorate preferred

Job description

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is accepting applications for a faculty position in

Chemistry for the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach advanced

Biochemistry, and Analytical Chemistry. Final teaching assignments will depend upon student needs.

Because of the unique nature of MSMS and its mission, all faculty and staff members are expected to

offer evening tutorials one night a week, and to participate in Saturday activities twice a semester.

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is a public, residential high school for academically

gifted and talented eleventh and twelfth grade students located on the campus of the Mississippi

University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. The mission is “to enhance the future of Mississippi by

providing innovative learning experiences in a residential environment to meet individual needs of gifted

and talented students and by providing quality educational leadership and aggressive outreach

programs.” All faculty, staff, and students have the responsibility to assist with accomplishing the mission.

1. Master’s Degree or above in related area. A doctorate is preferred.

2. Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. A valid Mississippi teaching license (endorsement 185) is desirable.

Terms of Employment:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. The salary range begins at $56,612.00

2. The position is contracted for 190 days.

3. Reporting date will be August 1, 2025.

Foor More Information:

Ms. Christy Wilder, Business Manager

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science