Instructor of Spanish Durham Campus
Instructor of Spanish Durham Campus
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Description of Work
Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025
CLOSING DATE:Open until filled (priority consideration to applications received prior to March:00 PM)
HIRING SALARY:Commensurate with education and experience
POSITION TYPE:Permanent EHRA Faculty 10month FLSA Exempt 1.0 FTE
EXPECTED START DATE:July 31 2025
Please attach a cover letter CV and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for one fulltime Instructor of Spanish position at its campus in Durham North Carolina. The position is a 10month appointment with full benefits through the State of North Carolina. The position reports to one of the Chairs of Humanities NCSSMDurham and is responsible for providing instruction in Spanish with the possibility of teaching other Humanities courses.
NCSSM and its Academic Programs division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support communityengaged service and research. 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 or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact us at.
Founded in 1980 the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a statesupported residential and online high school for students who have demonstrated exceptional talent or interest in science mathematics engineering and technology. Since the schools inception the humanities and fine arts have been an integral part of an NCSSM education and have played a key role in helping the institution fulfill its mission to cultivate a new generation of informed empathetic engaged and ethical citizens and leaders.
The NCSSM Humanities Department offers courses in several World Languages American Studies and a broad range of English and interdisciplinary Humanities courses. Offerings in our Fine Arts program include studio and performance courses in the visual arts music and drama. Our program also includes student and facultyled seminars and independent studies.
Description of Duties:
The expected teaching assignment for the position is three inperson residential course sections in Spanish per semester and two short courses during our schools JanuaryTerm. The semesterlong courses will include various levels of Spanish language and culture courses. A successful candidate may in the future have opportunities to teach senior English or Interdisciplinary Humanities courses in areas related to their expertise and interests.
A successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in Spanish from introductory through advanced levels of the language using the communicative approach and will be able to develop multilevel proficiencybased curricula that provide entry points for students of various proficiencies including heritage speakers.
Humanities faculty are responsible for developing and teaching innovative and engaging humanities curricula with a focus on interdisciplinary studies in NCSSMs residential and highly interactive online programs. Faculty should plan on playing an enthusiastic role with colleagues across all campuses of the school in ongoing conversations and collaborations about ideas goals pedagogical methods and authentic assessments in NCSSMs teaching and learning environment.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and communicate to students clear course objectives and goals;
Plan and develop an instructional program that helps students assimilate specific course content and skills;
Hold office hours and tutorial sessions as outlined by the Department of Humanities;
Regularly monitor and evaluate students progress providing them with resources and feedback on their performance;
Structure and manage an environment conducive to learning;
Model for students responsibility to self and others;
Follow the schools philosophy policies and procedures;
Participate in departmental faculty and staff meetings;
Serve on departmental faculty and schoolwide standing committees;
Write recommendations for as many as 15 students each year as requested;
Serve as a JanuaryTerm sponsor;
Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities;
Participate in one or more of the following activities:
Provide professional service and engagement in the field;
Assist students with special projects independent and individual study and seminarbased studies;
Participate in the NCSSM admissions process by recruiting selecting and advising prospective students;
Participate in NCSSM alumni activities;
Provide assistance for schoolsponsored programs and extracurricular activities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate professional native or nearnative proficiency of the Spanish language and its cultural and historical contexts a passion for teaching and learning and a love of ideas.
Excellent organizational and collaboration skills. Ability to work with other faculty in the discipline to align courses reflect on learning outcomes and provide extracurricular opportunities for students.
Desired:
Familiarity with theACTFL standards.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to identify students needs and develop engaging practical and informative courses.
Experience and expertise in working with advanced high school or undergraduate students in the novice intermediate and advanced levels of the language and in differentiating instruction to accommodate the range of students proficiencies at each level. Interest and ability to develop and teach highinterest topicsbased courses that are taught in the target language and grounded in authentic materials.
Ability to teach a second language and/or senior English or Interdisciplinary Humanities courses.
Willingness to teach in both NCSSMs residential and online programs with experience in using appropriate educational technology to engage students in facetoface and remote settings.
The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values offers and promotes. An exciting feature of NCSSMs academic calendar is JanuaryTerm consisting of two twoweek sessions when faculty members lead intensive learning experiences both on and off campus. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to develop and lead these sessions on specialized topics that will appeal to NCSSM students. We also offer opportunities for students to travel domestically and internationally during this period; as such experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so is a definite plus.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Masters degree in Spanish linguistics comparative literature or a related field in the humanities with a proven record of effective and inspiring teaching of Spanish preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students.
Demonstration of language proficiency in Spanish. Applicants may demonstrate this proficiency through being a native speaker holding a degree in the language or holding a certificate indicating advanced language study.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Team NCSSM Benefits:
Free Oncampus Parking
Vacation:EHRA Faculty earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service. Leave for parttime and less than 12month employees is prorated. Leave is earned monthly.
Sick Leave:12 days per year (parttime and less than 12month employees are prorated).
Additional Leave:Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Civil Leave Personal Observance Day Extended Illness Short/Long Term Disability Family Illness Leave Military Leave Community Service Leave Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.
Holidays:12 days per year
Benefits:The University Systemoffers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to Universityprovided group life insurance various retirement savings options group health plan coverage dental vision critical illness cancer flexible spending accounts accident disability coverage educational assistance and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs.
Health Insurance:Employee only coverage under theState Health Plan(PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.
Retirement:Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option 1 Teachers and State Employees Retirement System(TSERS)requires 6 of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option 2 The Optional Retirement Program(ORP)requires 6 of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program you are automatically covered for shortterm disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost) long term disability (eligible after 5 years of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25000/maximum $50000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).
Supplemental Retirement Plans:Supplemental retirement plansprovide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals. Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k) 403(b) or 457(b) on a Roth (aftertax) or pretax contributions.
Tuition Waiver:Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent fulltime employees.
State Employees Credit Union:Membership welcomed. Contact theSECU Credit Unionfor information.
Community Service:24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for parttime) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any nonpublic school.
Facilities:Library & Gymnasium other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.
About NCSSM:
Specializing in science technology engineering and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSMsIgnite Transform comprehensive campaignseeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.
The new NCSSMMorganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term and focuses on the fields of data science and artificial intelligence preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.
Nearly twothirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelors degree in a STEM fieldmore than three times the national average including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly threequarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty staff and students.
For more information please read the NCSSMstrategic planand visitncssm.
How to Apply:
Submit electronic application via this link: Instructor of Spanish Durham Campus.
Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies Work History and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Please attach a cover letter CV and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting.
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S. final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified atwww.wesor equivalent service. NCSSM participates in EVerify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However if multiple applications are submitted to a posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24hour waiting period before an applicant can reapply to a position.
If you have questions please contact Tracy Fullgraf Human Resources Consultant at
NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
