Upper School Science Faculty

Ridgeview Classical Schools•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

Ridgeview Classical Schools is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a faculty position in the Science Department. The science curriculum at Ridgeview emphasizes a philosophical understanding of scientific thinking in addition to practical knowledge and experimentation. Students are also expected to develop an understanding of proper laboratory practices, standard research methodologies, and writing in the sciences. Ridgeview is committed to a true liberal arts curriculum, meaning that arts and humanities are emphasized as much as mathematics and science; classroom discussions are therefore typically Socratic in style and cross-disciplinary in nature. Science is considered part of the core graduation requirements, and high school students are required to take at least four years of science classes (typically Biology, Earth Science, and Chemistry). Not all teachers are expected to teach all course levels. Rather, Ridgeview is seeking applicants who are passionate about their discipline, and are creative, teachable, and excited to work with a broad range of pupils. That said, a background in Chemistry would be ideal for the needs of the department. Ridgeview neither requires nor prefers candidates with a teacher certification and would rather solicit applications from individuals who have demonstrated academic mastery in a scientific field. Teaching experience is preferred but is not essential. Ideal candidates will be familiar with the fundamentals of classical education and defenders of the Western tradition. A complete application includes: Résumé or CV . Letter of interest . Copies of transcripts . A one- to three-page written response to Matthew B. Crawford's essay, " Science Education and Liberal Education" (see the Careers page on the Ridgeview website). Upon submitting a complete application, candidates may be contacted for an initial interview with the Department Head and/or Academic Dean . Successful candidates will then be asked to conduct a mock teach and interview with a hiring committee. After this, final hiring decisions are made.