Science Faculty Instructor (Biology), Governor's Honors Program

State of Georgia

The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP is a 4-week residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high

school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social

enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The instruction GHP

provides is legislatively required to be significantly different from what is provided in a typical classroom. See our students in

action by visiting the GHP Student Site (ghpstudentsite.com).

Duties & Responsibilities: Instructors for Mathematics provide experiences that challenge students and fosters scientific thinking,

research, and laboratory skills. The curriculum should introduce students to courses and laboratory experiences like those encountered

by college students taking sophomore/junior level courses and includes a research project. Instruction should encourage students to

move beyond what they already know, or have accomplished, and to explore new, unknown territories of thought and investigation.

Note: GHP provides robust onboarding for our summer faculty and will provide as much information and guidance to support

instructors as needed.

Schedule:

  • The program runs from June 15, 2025– July 12 2025. It is a 4-Week, Summer Residential Assignment at Georgia Southern

University in Statesboro, GA (on-campus housing and dining plan are also provided)

  • Faculty will provide instruction in the “major” discipline Monday – Saturday, and will provide instruction in an elective area of

study Monday-Friday.

  • Faculty members are required to attend paid staff orientation and training sessions in advance of the summer program, work

collaboratively with discipline specific department staff on an ongoing basis; participate in outside-of-class activities when

directed; and other assigned tasks related to the Governor’s Honors Program.

  • A virtual training session will be held for new and returning faculty on Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday March 23rd 2025

on the campus of Georgia Southern University. Faculty must prepare unit plans and/or a syllabus and course overviews

that reflect a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Faculty must be able to maintain accurate records of attendance.

Minimum Training & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Minimum of (3) three years successful teaching experience in the

specific content area at the college or secondary level. Experience teaching gifted education classes, Advanced Placement, or honors

courses OR comparable experience teaching high school age students in a private or out of school environment (e.g., YMCA, private

studio, professional ensemble classes) within the applicant’s field of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Significant experience teaching gifted secondary learners
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Proven ability to provide a challenging and differentiated instructional experience to diverse learners
  • Proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve instructional practice and to support others to

improve their craft

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professional integrity

Salary Details: $5,000

Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to fran.dundore@gosa.ga.gov and must apply for the position by clicking

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We will review all applications. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Governor’s Honors Program!

For more information about this job contact:

applicant@opb.state.ga.us

http://gosa.georgia.gov

or fran.dundore@gosa.ga.gov

Qualifications to be determined by hiring organization based upon position requirements.

Additional Information

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  • Requisition ID: EDU08Y9
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Advertised Salary: Stipend: $5000.00
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Posting End Date: Apr 15, 2025
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