EXPECTED HIRE DATE: July 1, 2023

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The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM), a public high school serving academically talented students, invites applications for three full-time Instructors of Mathematics at its new campus in Morganton, North Carolina. This recruitment is for three vacancies. Positions are 10-month, permanent-track positions with full benefits through the State of North Carolina.

NCSSM and its Academic Programs division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu.

Description of Duties:

The three positions are full-time, ten-month appointments in the Department of Mathematics at the NCSSM-Morganton campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. The positions report to the Morganton Chair of Mathematics and are responsible for providing instruction for assigned courses.

General duties:

• Plan and develop an instructional program that helps students assimilate specific course content and skills;
• Develop and communicate to students clear course objectives and goals;
• Participate in discipline and multi-section course meetings;
• Create a syllabus and other required administrative documents;
• Take attendance and enforce the attendance policy;
• Grade and provide feedback to students in a timely manner, and submit grade reports on time with sufficient comments when required;
• Communicate with parents and support team when necessary;
• Hold at least three office hours per week and hold tutorial sessions as outlined by the department;
• Structure and manage an environment conducive to learning;
• Model for students responsibility to self and others;
• Follow the school’s mission, policies, and procedures;
• Engage in both January terms by proposing and teaching approved January Term courses;
• Participate in foundational duties for all faculty including required meetings, academic advising, event participation (at least two Saturdays per year), professional development and outreach, written appraisals/evaluations, and involvement in the NCSSM community;
• Serve on departmental, faculty, and school-wide standing committees;
• Write recommendations for up to 15 students each year, as requested;
• Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities;
• Participate in one or more of the following professional duties:
  • Provide information, service, and expertise to other schools and organizations;
  • Assist students on special projects, independent and individual study, and seminar-based studies;
  • Participate in the admissions process by recruiting, selecting, and advising prospective students;
  • Participate in NCSSM alumni activities;
  • Provide assistance for school-sponsored programs and extracurricular activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Competitive candidates will have experience teaching courses in Calculus, Data Science, or other advanced mathematics coursework; experience in using educational technology; commitment to designing new curriculum; and a willingness to participate in residential school programs including social, recreational, and advisory responsibilities at times other than usual school hours.

Minimum Education and Experience:

A Master’s degree in a related field and previous teaching experience in mathematics at the Precalculus level or above required.

Please ensure that you attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting.