Science Faculty Instructor (Biology), Governor's Honors Program

Governor, Office of the; United States; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State Government's Governor's Honors Program seeks a Biology instructor for a 4-week residential session at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. You will teach and guide high school sophomores and juniors through college-level biology experiences.

The role emphasizes challenging, differentiated instruction for gifted learners, with paid staff orientation and on-campus housing provided. Collaboration with department staff is required to deliver an engaging curriculum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience in the specific content area at the college or secondary level.
• Experience teaching gifted education classes, AP, or honors courses or comparable high school teaching in private/out-of-school settings.
• Ability to design an engaging, rigorous curriculum and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Biology to gifted high school students in a 4-week summer program.
• Develop unit plans and course overviews reflecting rigorous, college-level content.
• Foster scientific thinking, research, and laboratory skills during the program.

Skills

Gifted education experience

Differentiated instruction

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Science Faculty Instructor (Biology), Governor's Honors Program

Agency: Governor, Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $5,000

Job Description

The Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a 4-week residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The instruction GHP provides is legislatively required to be significantly different from what is provided in a typical classroom. See our students in action by visiting the GHP Student Site (ghpstudentsite.com).

Duties & Responsibilities

Instructors for Biology provide experiences that challenge students and fosters scientific thinking, research, and laboratory skills. The curriculum should introduce students to courses and laboratory experiences like those encountered by college students taking sophomore/junior level courses and includes a research project. Instruction should encourage students to move beyond what they already know, or have accomplished, and to explore new, unknown territories of thought and investigation.

Schedule

• The program runs from June 13, 2027- July 10, 2027. It is a 4-Week, Summer Residential Assignment at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (on-campus housing and dining plan are also provided)
• Faculty will provide instruction in the 'major' discipline Monday - Saturday, and will provide instruction in an elective area of study Monday-Friday.
• Faculty members are required to attend paid staff orientation and training sessions in advance of the summer program, work collaboratively with discipline specific department staff on an ongoing basis; participate in outside-of-class activities when directed; and other assigned tasks related to the Governor's Honors Program.
• A virtual training session will be held for new and returning faculty on Saturday, March 20th. Faculty must prepare unit plans and/or a syllabus and course overviews that reflect a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Faculty must be able to maintain accurate records of attendance.

Minimum Training & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Minimum of (3) three years successful teaching experience in the specific content area at the college or secondary level.
• Experience teaching gifted education classes, Advanced Placement, or honors courses OR comparable experience teaching high school age students in a private or out of school environment (e.g., YMCA, private studio, professional ensemble classes) within the applicant's field of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience teaching gifted secondary learners
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to provide a challenging and differentiated instructional experience to diverse learners
• Proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve instructional practice and to support others to improve their craft
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professional integrity

Salary Details

$5,000

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.