Chemistry Teacher
Employer: Mississippi School for Math and Science
Location: Columbus, MS
Website: http://www.themsms.org/
Description:
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is accepting applications for a faculty position
in Chemistry for the 2014-2015 academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach
advanced chemistry courses including AP Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Analytical
Chemistry. The ability and expertise to teach courses in other areas would be desirable, especially in
biology or physics. 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 provide state and national
leadership in their respective areas of expertise.
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.
For more information about MSMS and the chemistry curriculum, please visit http://www.themsms.org and
click on the button “Employment Opportunities.”
How to Apply:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Master’s Degree or above in related area. An earned doctorate is preferred.
2. Five years of teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. A valid Mississippi
teaching license (endorsement 185) is desirable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Salary is based upon the established position scale. Beginning salary ranges are from $50,000
to $54,000.
2. The position is contracted for 190 days.
3. Reporting date will be August, 2014.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All completed application packets will be
acknowledged but only selected candidates will be interviewed. Application review will begin February
14, 2014.
Application materials are available for download from http://www.themsms.org or by
contacting:
Shirley Ellis, Senior Executive Assistant
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
1100 College Street, MUW-1627
Columbus, MS 39701
sellis@themsms.org
(662) 329-7674