Chemistry Instructor- Full-Time

Position Summary

The Science department seeks a passionate and energetic teacher to fill a full-time, regular teaching position beginning 2026-2027 academic year. 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 community. Successful applications will demonstrate candidates’ ability and willingness to be active participants in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs. 

Academic Position Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to teach chemistry at all levels (introductory, accelerated, and advanced) as well as interested in shaping courses in topics such as organic chemistry, environmental chemistry and earth science. We especially encourage applicants with demonstrable experience teaching a lab-based curriculum through student-led discussions, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and contributing to the broader school community.

• An undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related field is required.  
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 2 years. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• The ability to teach physics is not a requirement but an additional need at times. If able to and/or interested in, with supporting credentials, please include this in your cover letter.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Classes offered: We encourage all interested applicants to review the Science Department course catalogue, which can be found on pages 65-71 of the Courses of Instruction.

Institutional Extracurricular Needs

Phillips Exeter Academy offers students numerous opportunities to explore their interests and identities through various student-led clubs and athletic programs. We seek well-rounded faculty who have a demonstrated commitment to engaging with students beyond the classroom and contributing to a vibrant campus life through participation in extracurricular activities.

As a residential school that offers a wide range of extracurricular experiences to our students, the general areas below need ongoing adult support. Please click the links to learn more about available programs and opportunities.

• Clubs & Activities
• Interscholastic Athletics
  

In your cover letter, please describe any experience you have supporting extracurricular programs, particularly those that align with our current needs or general offerings. If you have not had experience in any of these areas, please identify related education or experience, or other aspects of independent school life to which you are well-suited to support.

Accountabilities

While individual responsibilities will vary from one faculty position to another, the major job duties of all faculty members include the following. Click here to learn more about living and working at Phillips Exeter.

• Cultural Competency: Faculty demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Teaching: Faculty teach four classes per trimester. All classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table. To meet the intellectual needs of the school’s talented and highly motivated students, Exeter teachers are dedicated to daily preparation for the best possible classes.
• Extracurricular Activities: Faculty actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work). 
• Residential Life: Faculty typically reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life. Each faculty member is generally responsible for one weekend