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Carnegie Mellon University
Temporary Adjunct for Summer 2026, Pennsylvania Governors School for the Sciences (PGSS)
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What they do
A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.
$69,686 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Carnegie Mellon University:
Mellon College of Science Location:
Pittsburgh, PA Description:
The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) was established to provide a summer enrichment experience in the sciences and mathematics for hardworking Pennsylvania high school students and to encourage them to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The program provides instruction in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science, with emphasis on collaborative learning and team research. The PGSS is a 5-week STEM enrichment program. We are seeking multiple faculty members for summer employment for the 2026 session. Our particular focus is on fiveCore Subject Areas of:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics Temporary Faculty Appointments are available for the following types of appointment:
- Core Course Instructor
- Our five Core Courses provide a common educational experience for all the PGSS students. Core Courses meet for 50 minutes, 4 mornings a week, for the first four weeks of the program (specific weekly schedule TBD).
- Laboratory Course Instructor
- Students choose one laboratory course in one of the four Core Subject Areas of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics. Laboratory Courses meet two afternoons a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) 2:30
- 5:30 PM, for the first four weeks of the program.
- Elective Course Instructor
- A variety of special topic Elective Courses are offered each year, depending on the interests of the faculty. Elective Courses meet for 50 minutes, twice a week in the afternoon or evening (specific schedules TBD), for the first four weeks of the program.
- Faculty Advisor for a Team Research Project
- Students choose a Team Research Project from the menu of options, based on their interests. A typical team consists of six to ten students and an undergraduate Teaching Assistant (TA). Team Projects meet two afternoons a week (Mondays and Thursdays) 2:30
- 5:30 PM for the first four weeks of the program, plus additional time as needed early in the fifth week to complete the final paper and PowerPoint presentation.
Faculty Responsibilities include:
- Meeting with TAs prior to the start of the program to manage course content or scope of research project and expectations.
- Managing the planning and delivering of daily course contents and crafting weekly homework assignments (for Core, Lab, or Elective Course Instructors).
- Providing the intellectual idea for a challenging but doable project (for Project Advisors).
- Advising the students, as needed, during the scheduled research sessions (for Project Advisors).
- Providing feedback on homework or lab notebooks to the students with the help of undergraduate Tas.
- Providing feedback on overall performance of each student in their course or project to the PGSS Program Director at the conclusion of the program.
- Attend weekly Faculty/Staff meetings
- Faculty are encouraged to attend all or part of the Scientific Symposium at the end of Week 5 of the program
- Faculty are encouraged to attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies Important 2026