Instructor of Chemistry-Durham
Instructor of Chemistry-Durham
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Description of Work
Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025
POSITION TYPE:10Month 2year TimeLimited EHRA Faculty FLSA Exempt 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY RANGE:Salary commensurate with education and experience.
THIS IS A TIMELIMITED FACULTY APPOINTMENT WITH A DURATION OF TWO 2 ACADEMIC YEARS.
This appointment is scheduled to commence in August 2025 covering theandacademic years.
NCSSM and theScience Department 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.
Description of Duties:
Position reports to the Chair of Chemistry and is responsible for providing instruction for assigned courses. Specific duties are: teach 3 class sections each semester and 4 weeks of a January Term course. General duties 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 tutorial sessions as outlined by the department; support student assessment retakes as outlined by the department; 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 NCSSMs philosophy policies and procedures; attend departmental faculty and staff meetings; effectively collaborate with colleagues; participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities.
Participate in one or more of the following activities: serve as academic advisor sponsor a club competition or event serve as an officer of Faculty Senate or provide administrative support such as managing Teaching Assistants; provide information service and expertise to other schools and organizations; assist students on special projects independent and individual study and seminarbased studies; participate in the Admissions Process by recruiting selecting and advising prospective students; participate in NCSSM alumni activities; provide assistance for schoolsponsored programs and extracurricular activities.
Specific Duties: Duties include teaching Chemistry and elective courses with special emphasis in the candidates area of expertise. Candidates with backgrounds in Environmental Chemistry are strongly encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities as determined by the Chair will be residential classes but may include online teaching assignments based on yearly student demand.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Experience in teaching chemistry. Ability to teach highly engaging classes with special emphasis on quantitative labbased and handson activities including studentled research. Willingness to teach residential and online courses. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Masters degree in Chemistry Science or Science Education; demonstrated track record in chemistry education; preparation for teaching a range of students with varied prior exposure to chemistry as demonstrated by training or experience; and experience in the use of educational technology.
When applying please include a cover letter resume and statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your interest in teaching chemistry to gifted and motivated high school students.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Team NCSSM Benefits
Free Oncampus Parking
Vacation and Personal Leave:EHRA Faculty earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service. Leave is prorated for parttime and less than 12 month employees. Leave is earned monthly.
Sick Leave:12 days per year. Leave accruals for parttime and less than 12 month 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 year 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. NCSSMMorganton focuses on the booming 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 field over 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 ChemistryDurham
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.
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 ator 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 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can reapply to a position.
If you have questions please contact Tracy Fullgraf at.
NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
