Science Instructor Job at Culver Academies
Welcome to the home of LEADERS Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character. Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. Culver Academies seeks diverse and talented educators who value the core commitments of all Culver faculty, support the Culver mission and principles, and embrace the Culver teaching and learning model.
At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.
Culver Academies is seeking a Science Instructor to join our community of learners starting in the fall of 2023. Classroom responsibilities could consist of any level of physics or physical science electives and research, depending on a candidate's science background and teaching experience. Since Culver is on an intensive 4x4 block schedule, an instructor in the science department teaches two eighty-five minute blocks each day, carrying an average student load of 28 each semester during the academic year. In addition to teaching, an instructor would be expected to (1) collaborate in our weekly gathering of a curriculum design team and biweekly department meetings, (2) offer a brief tutorial period daily, (3) learn in a monthly interdisciplinary learning community, and (4) participate in our students’ experiences outside the classroom by supporting either athletics or residential life and serving as a mentor to a small group of students.
The introductory science courses at Culver are project-based curricula that spiral key concepts throughout authentic units of study. Units are centered on activities such as designing an energy-efficient dwelling, formulating a position on future personal genomics, or purifying water for a developing nation. Courses range from introductory physics to interdisciplinary electives such as the science of The Martian. Because of this, the ideal candidate would have a strong science background, experience teaching in a project-based curriculum, and an interest in employing inquiry-based learning to support our department's mission of developing scientifically literate citizens.
All instructors at Culver are expected to embrace the Culver teaching and learning model. Candidates should have an interest in using modern scientific techniques to take advantage of the state-of-the-art Roberts Hall of Science. To further enhance the learning experience, science faculty are supported by a laboratory manager and generous funding for laboratory equipment, science teaching materials, and technology to take advantage of the 1:1 laptop experience in science classrooms. Professional development is available for all instructors and is born from goals set by individual teachers and goals established within the science department.
Opportunities include traditional off-campus workshops and conferences, graduate work, research with students or colleagues, faculty-developed curriculum projects, and regularly scheduled on-campus teacher forums for learning support, educational technology, and culture. Successful candidates will have a commitment to fostering belonging and inclusion in concert with our student-generated Diversity Statement. Successful candidates will have a commitment to fostering belonging and inclusion in concert with our student-generated Interested candidates who find themselves aligned with Culver’s Teaching and Learning Model and supportive of the Commitments of a Culver Educator should express interest by completing the linked inquiry form and visiting www.culver.org/facultypositions. TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay.
Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various free generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver, we seek to support your whole self – wellness in mind, spirit, and body – is what makes our employees successful which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, fall, winter and spring breaks as well as summers off, and professional development, including continued education, to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.
A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps. Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.
Culver Academies is seeking a Science Instructor to join our community of learners starting in the fall of 2023. Classroom responsibilities could consist of any level of physics or physical science electives and research, depending on a candidate's science background and teaching experience. Since Culver is on an intensive 4x4 block schedule, an instructor in the science department teaches two eighty-five minute blocks each day, carrying an average student load of 28 each semester during the academic year. In addition to teaching, an instructor would be expected to (1) collaborate in our weekly gathering of a curriculum design team and biweekly department meetings, (2) offer a brief tutorial period daily, (3) learn in a monthly interdisciplinary learning community, and (4) participate in our students’ experiences outside the classroom by supporting either athletics or residential life and serving as a mentor to a small group of students.
The introductory science courses at Culver are project-based curricula that spiral key concepts throughout authentic units of study. Units are centered on activities such as designing an energy-efficient dwelling, formulating a position on future personal genomics, or purifying water for a developing nation. Courses range from introductory physics to interdisciplinary electives such as the science of The Martian. Because of this, the ideal candidate would have a strong science background, experience teaching in a project-based curriculum, and an interest in employing inquiry-based learning to support our department's mission of developing scientifically literate citizens.
All instructors at Culver are expected to embrace the Culver teaching and learning model. Candidates should have an interest in using modern scientific techniques to take advantage of the state-of-the-art Roberts Hall of Science. To further enhance the learning experience, science faculty are supported by a laboratory manager and generous funding for laboratory equipment, science teaching materials, and technology to take advantage of the 1:1 laptop experience in science classrooms. Professional development is available for all instructors and is born from goals set by individual teachers and goals established within the science department.
Opportunities include traditional off-campus workshops and conferences, graduate work, research with students or colleagues, faculty-developed curriculum projects, and regularly scheduled on-campus teacher forums for learning support, educational technology, and culture. Successful candidates will have a commitment to fostering belonging and inclusion in concert with our student-generated Diversity Statement. Successful candidates will have a commitment to fostering belonging and inclusion in concert with our student-generated Interested candidates who find themselves aligned with Culver’s Teaching and Learning Model and supportive of the Commitments of a Culver Educator should express interest by completing the linked inquiry form and visiting www.culver.org/facultypositions. TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay.
Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various free generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver, we seek to support your whole self – wellness in mind, spirit, and body – is what makes our employees successful which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, fall, winter and spring breaks as well as summers off, and professional development, including continued education, to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.
A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps. Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.