High School Teacher of Philosophy

University School of Nashville • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

University School of Nashville is seeking a high school Philosophy teacher with experience and expertise in teaching introductory level Philosophy. This is a part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include teaching two sections of Philosophy (a semester-long elective for 11th and 12th graders) and participating collegially in meetings and initiatives of the History department and of the high school faculty. USN has a deep commitment to equitable and just community spaces. Candidates should be knowledgeable of research on how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy, classroom culture, and student outcomes. Candidates should be able to translate that knowledge into demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter
• At least three years of teaching different levels of courses
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• An appreciation for high school students
• Experience in a diverse school community
• Knowledgeable of research on how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy, classroom culture, and student outcomes

Responsibilities

• Teaching two sections of Philosophy (a semester-long elective for 11th and 12th graders)
• Participating collegially in meetings and initiatives of the History department and of the high school faculty
• Asking students to read closely and carefully, understand and interpret text, and express themselves through writing-- analytical, creative, and personal
• Asking students to encounter a variety of perspectives and voices, genre and form, in the texts included in our classrooms
• Facilitating classroom spaces that feature direct instruction, discussion, group work, and student presentations
• Creating environments that underscore the importance of effective written and verbal communication
• Translating knowledge of implicit biases into demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level