Advanced Scientific Research Faculty

Advanced Scientific Research Faculty

Join the SBS faculty for the 2026-2027 school year!

The Stony Brook School seeks a talented mission-aligned faculty member to join our Science Department beginning in August 2026. This position will primarily teach Advanced Scientific Research a signature program at SBS that equips students to pursue original scientific inquiry in a rigorous mentored small-class environment. Depending on departmental needs the role will also include teaching other science courses and candidates with the ability to teach Physics will receive special consideration.

Founded in 1922 The Stony Brook School is a co-ed Christian college-prep boarding and day school for grades 712 on a 55-acre campus on Long Islands North Shore. We unite academic rigor with authentic Christian faith in a diverse global community.

In Advanced Scientific Research students develop a formal proposal engage peer-reviewed literature design and conduct an investigation analyze findings and present their work in professional formats. Final products include a scientific research paper research poster oral presentation and defense at a culminating symposium. The program is strengthened by faculty mentorship school resources and for some seniors outside research internships during the academic day.

Since 2022 students in the program have earned recognition in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratorys Partners for the Future program Brookhaven National Laboratory research programs co-authorship in scientific publications university-based research internships and admission to highly selective colleges including Caltech MIT Stanford and Princeton.

The ideal candidate is an excellent teacher and mentor who can guide students through the research process with rigor clarity and encouragement while contributing to their growth in confidence maturity and Christian character.

All candidates should have a demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook Schools mission. For more information on the many benefits of working at The Stony Brook School please view our Faculty Profile here.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Physics Education or a related field (masters degree strongly preferred)
• Three or more years of teaching experience
• A demonstrated growth mindset and enthusiasm for developing as a teacher mentor and colleague
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• A desire to serve in a faith-based educational environment that emphasizes Christian scholarship and character formation
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a team of educators
• Vision for growing our budding Advanced Research Scholars program
• Strong background in scientific research scientific writing or mentoring student inquiry
• Ability to guide students in research design literature review data analysis scientific writing and oral presentation
• Expertise in planning and delivering mission-aligned curriculum and lessons with clear objectives strong materials and thoughtful assessments that move students toward growth and mastery

Beyond teaching SBS faculty are active members of our boarding school community sharing in evening and weekend supervision coaching athletics or leading co-curriculars chaperoning events proctoring study halls and supporting community meals. Full-time faculty typically teach 45 classes lead or assist with 12 co-curricular commitments and participate in our residential life program.

Employee Benefits Include:

The Stony Brook School offers a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package that reflects our commitment to supporting faculty and their families.

• Complimentary on-campus housing including utilities and maintenance
• Complimentary meals for you and your family while school is in session
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with 100% of premiums paid by the school (approximately $54000 annual value)
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting and a 7.5% employer matching contribution
• School-paid insurance coverage including life insurance long-term disability short-term disability and AD&D coverage
• 100% tuition remission for faculty children attending The Stony Brook School
• Relocation assistance through a moving reimbursement program
• Access to campus facilities and amenities including the school fitness center
• Professional development support with opportunities for continued learning and growth
• The opportunity to live and work in a collaborative faith-centered community committed to excellence growth and lifelong learning

Compensation

Salary Range: $35000 $85000 Final salary will be commensurate with experience qualifications and role responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color national origin age citizenship genetic predisposition disability veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.