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Instructor in History and Social Science

Phillips Academy seeks a full-time Instructor in History and Social Science for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching at any level of our curriculum, from ninth through twelfth grade. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise and teaching experience in the following areas: Middle Eastern history, South Asian history, Women and Gender studies. We seek dynamic candidates who will be active participants not only in the academic program but also in the athletics/fitness and residential programs at this boarding school. A Master’s degree plus a minimum of three years’ teaching experience preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please submit a cover letter addressed to Merrilee Mardon, Dean of Faculty, a résumé or CV, scans of unofficial or official transcripts for higher education, and the contact information for three professional references including one direct supervisor. Please apply through our application portal. Letters of reference are not required but can be submitted to pafac@andover.edu with your full name and the position for which you’re applying noted in the subject line.  We are not able to accept other material by e-mail or anything by regular mail.

Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse residential school committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences learn and grow together.  The ideal candidate embraces and supports this commitment.  In your cover letter, please explain your experience and/or interest in working in such a school community.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.  We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law.  Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.