Description
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is recognized as one of the nation's premier residential STEM high schools. Our mission is to seek out and advance South Carolina's most talented and motivated students, offering them a transforming education in science, mathematics, and engineering that cultivates joy in learning and builds the confidence to engage leaders with the world's most significant issues.
GSSM is nationally recognized for the quality of its advanced academic, research, and international programs. The school offers residential, virtual, and outreach programs to students across the state. Our faculty come from around the world and share a passion for their disciplines and a gift to inspire and lead their students to understanding and a joy for learning.
GSSM seeks an exceptional engineering instructor to teach advanced high school students in our residential program and outreach initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time position with a 10-month academic appointment beginning fall 2026, with benefits provided through the State of South Carolina. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with credentials, experience, and unique capabilities.
Faculty hired in this position will teach in GSSM's Residential Programs, delivering STEM-focused courses to highly motivated 11th and 12th grade residential students at the Hartsville, SC campus. This position requires relocation to South Carolina and is based at the Hartsville campus.
The successful candidate will teach engineering and drone technology courses at a level comparable to undergraduate college courses, modeled on college-like schedules and teaching environments. This position emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and offers opportunities to develop new courses and projects that align with the instructor's expertise.
Responsibilities of the Instructor of Engineering
- Develop course content and methodology to achieve demonstrable student achievement in the area of instruction. Develop a student evaluation system for course content and instructional methods.
- Set and maintain appropriate class and/or lab and instruction schedules Explore, develop, and, when appropriate, implement innovative methodology for successful instruction. Work with the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics in developing, setting, and sharing successful instructional methods.
- Work with students in and out of the classroom and counsel students to increase their understanding, comprehension, and effective demonstration of competency in the course(s). Set and maintain appropriate times for students to meet with the instructor to improve competency.
- Effectively monitor students' progress, identifying weaknesses and strengths and preparing a program to improve any deficiencies. Report achievements (grades) and academic problem areas in a timely manner as set by the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics.
- Support school activities as a residential learning community by following school guidelines and procedures for all activities.
- Work with the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics in completing GSSM's employee evaluation and faculty growth procedures. As appropriate, support the school's mission as a full-time residential learning community and provider of outreach programs to improve education.
- All other duties assigned by the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master's degree required with demonstrated successful teaching (1O years sought), preferably teaching advanced students.
Additional Requirements
Excellent communication and motivational skills for high academic results with the target student population. Classroom and student management skills (computer entry, grading, etc.) Ability to work in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid environment.
Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in subject area.
- Experience with gifted high school-aged students.
Experience teaching virtually.
Additional Comments
The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.
Employer
State of South Carolina
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.
Requirements
Responsibilities of the Instructor of Engineering
- Develop course content and methodology to achieve demonstrable student achievement in the area of instruction. Develop a student evaluation system for course content and instructional methods.
- Set and maintain appropriate class and/or lab and instruction schedules Explore, develop, and, when appropriate, implement innovative methodology for successful instruction. Work with the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics in developing, setting, and sharing successful instructional methods.
- Work with students in and out of the classroom and counsel students to increase their understanding, comprehension, and effective demonstration of competency in the course(s). Set and maintain appropriate times for students to meet with the instructor to improve competency.
- Effectively monitor students' progress, identifying weaknesses and strengths and preparing a program to improve any deficiencies. Report achievements (grades) and academic problem areas in a timely manner as set by the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics.
- Support school activities as a residential learning community by following school guidelines and procedures for all activities.
- Work with the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics in completing GSSM's employee evaluation and faculty growth procedures. As appropriate, support the school's mission as a full-time residential learning community and provider of outreach programs to improve education.
- All other duties assigned by the Department Chair and/or the VP for Academics.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master's degree required with demonstrated successful teaching (1O years sought), preferably teaching advanced students.
Additional Requirements
Excellent communication and motivational skills for high academic results with the target student population. Classroom and student management skills (computer entry, grading, etc.) Ability to work in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid environment.
