CLOSING DATE: Thursday, October 23, 2025 11:59 p.m.

POSITION TYPE: 10-month Permanent, EHRA Faculty, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

NCSSM and the Academics Programs Division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.  

EXPECTED START DATE: January 2, 2026 or January 26, 2026

Description of Duties:

The positions are full-time, ten-month appointments in the Department of Mathematics at the NCSSM-Durham campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. The positions report to the Durham 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.

Education and Experience:

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

Team NCSSM Benefits

NCSSM has been named the #1 Public High School in America for 2025 and 2026. Join our winning team! 

NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information. 

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Instructor of Mathematics-Durham.

Supplemental and Contact Information: 

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.

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 at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please note: Only one application is accepted per candidate for each specific job posting.