History Instructor

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on campus

Dormitory duties

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH seeks a History Instructor to teach all levels of history across multiple courses, using the Harkness teaching method. The role includes evening dormitory duties and advising student clubs, fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in History, has proven secondary or post-secondary teaching experience, and is willing to reside in campus housing during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Master’s or equivalent degree in History, or related field.
• Two academic years of teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary level.
• Experience teaching Asian Economic History or coursework at Master’s level allowed.
• Criminal and driving background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of History (four classes per trimester) including Asian Economic History, Asian History, Economic History, and U.S. History as per teaching experience and coursework.
• Instruct through lectures, demonstrations, and discussions at a Harkness table; prepare daily for the best classes.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units and projects and share them with students.
• Prepare, administer and grade tests and assignments.
• Prepare materials and adapt methods to meet diverse needs and interests.
• Maintain accurate student records; observe and evaluate performance and well-being.
• Enforce school policies and promote inclusivity within the community.
• Advise student clubs and serve on committees as needed.
• Reside in campus housing and perform regular dormitory duty weekly.
• Mentor advisees and act as liaison between families/guardians and Exeter.

Skills

History teaching

Harkness method

Student mentoring

Curriculum design

Education

Master’s degree in History

Job description

Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

Description

Employer: Phillips Exeter Academy

Title: History Instructor

Location: 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833

Job Duties:

• Teach all levels of History (four classes per trimester), including courses on Asian Economic History, Asian History, Economic History, and U.S. History as indicated by teaching experience, research & publications, and/or graduate-level coursework.
• Instruct through lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, often 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.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare, administer and grade tests and assignments.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for all class activities. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records. Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
• Advise student clubs and organizations, and serve on committees as needed.
• Reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life, with regular dormitory duty per week.
• Serve as mentor to student advisees throughout the student’s time at Exeter, and serve as the main liaison between the advisee’s family/guardian and Exeter.

Job Requirements:

Master’s or equivalent degree in History, or related field.

20 months (two academic years) of part-time or full-time teaching experience as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Instructor at secondary level or post-secondary level.

Experience must include teaching Asian Economic History.Will accept coursework in this area at the level of Master’s thesis or higher in lieu of experience teaching Asian Economic History classes.

Criminal and driving background checks required.

Phillips Exeter Academy is a private boarding school. For their first 10 years of employment, full-time regular faculty members are required to live in Academy-provided housing during the months that school is in session and students are in residence. In exchange for this housing, responsibilities such as dorm supervision and student advising are assigned to the employee. During the summer months when school is not in session, faculty members may maintain occupancy of their assigned residential unit.

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