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History & Social Science Teacher |
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Early Career Teaching Fellow |
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Applications for faculty positions are accepted all year. In response to projected retirements, applicants may be interviewed as early as the fall. However, the vast majority of open teaching and administrative positions become known in February and March of each year. Hence the optimum time to submit applications is December and January. Unless noted otherwise, candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Ivory Hills, Dean of Faculty. Decisions regarding new members of the faculty are usually made from mid-March through mid-May.
In addition to teaching or administrative responsibilities, all positions involve activities that are normally part of a boarding school commitment: dormitory residence or association, coaching assignments, Dining Hall duties, committee work, and other routine duties. Given the nature of a boarding school, there is an assumption that faculty members can be called upon to fulfill these duties any evening and on weekends.
Each year, after identifying our teaching, coaching, and other needs, the Dean of the Faculty along with department chairs or administrative officers will review all the appropriate resumes and schedule interviews with candidates. Interviews consist of a day-long visit to Deerfield to meet with all relevant school personnel (Dean of the Faculty, department chair, Assistant Head of School for Student Life, Athletic Director, etc.). A class visitation and lunch with department members is scheduled and candidates are called upon to teach a class. A tour of the campus with a Deerfield student is also part of the process.
Deerfield’s total salary and benefits package seeks to be most competitive and generally includes:
For a comprehensive description of benefits see our Employment page.
Established in 2000 by Wallace Wilson ’47, and enriched by gifts from Mr. Wilson’s stepson William Mathis ’84, the Wallace Wilson Visiting Scholars Chair supports a year-long fellowship program. Distinguished educators from a variety of disciplines come to Deerfield to teach, involve themselves in the life of the school, and complete scholarly projects of their own. During the year-long appointment, Wilson Fellows are considered full members of the faculty and are awarded housing and standard benefits. If you are interested in becoming a Wilson Fellow or would like to suggest a candidate, send a cover letter and resume to Ivory Hills.
The Early-Career Fellowship at Deerfield offers curious, optimistic, and energetic individuals an opportunity to explore independent school teaching. Our program seeks to develop novice teachers who aim to lay a strong foundation for a career in education. With the ongoing support of an experienced mentor teacher, fellows immerse themselves in all aspects of life at Deerfield. They teach courses, advise students, supervise in our residence halls, and coach or supervise in our co-curricular program. Appointments in specific academic departments will vary year-to-year depending on the Academy’s needs. Weekly meetings with the program director and mentor teacher introduce them to effective pedagogical techniques, assessment design and grading, methods for cultivating students’ sense of belonging and inclusion, and curricular considerations.
We select candidates who have a keen interest in boarding school life and a desire to work in a high-challenge, high-support environment. Our great strength at Deerfield is our community. Together we value rigorous inquiry, inclusive collaboration, open discourse, and sustained reflection. We are especially interested in hiring and supporting candidates traditionally underrepresented in boarding school faculties and those who bring diverse ideas and experiences to our community.
Early-career fellowships are initially one-year, salaried positions with campus housing provided. Fellows who have demonstrated success in the classroom, dorm, and co-curricular responsibilities may be reappointed for additional years. Deerfield believes that the best faculty is a learning faculty. Fellows will be eligible for support for professional development and education in their field of study.
If you are interested in becoming an Early-Career Fellow, please submit your materials via our job posting.
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