Buffalo Seminary is an independent day and boarding high school for college-bound girls. Founded in 1851, SEM is located in the historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, New York and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Our five student and faculty residences are renovated historic homes adjacent to our school building. At SEM, girls from diverse backgrounds – united in their ambition for a superb and challenging education – can find a comprehensive program that prepares them well for both college and lifelong endeavors.
Buffalo Seminary seeks a full-time teacher of English with a start date of August 2018. Our English Department stresses the fundamentals of analytical writing and critical thinking: we value teachers who are prepared to teach the principles of college-level writing in a student-centered pedagogical environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong English and composition background, and is willing to teach American Literature from a multicultural perspective in a discussion-based, seminar-style classroom. Applicants should possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, though Master's degree is preferred in an appropriate field. Experience teaching non-native English speakers is also preferred.
Applicants must be dynamic individuals who are passionate about their discipline and collaborative and innovative in their approach to teaching. The ideal candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm for all-girls education and will embrace diversity and support our inclusive community. Our faculty is deeply committed to a holistic student experience; in addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include student advising, residential life, and athletic or other extracurricular activities.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with resume to Ann More, Assistant to the Head of School, at humanresources@buffaloseminary.org.. Please include position applying for in the subject line.