Instructor of Humanities

DEPARTMENT: Humanities

POSITION LOCATION: Morganton Campus

POSTING DATE: 11/10/2025

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled (priority consideration to applications submitted prior to December 5, 2025, 5pm)

POSITION TYPE: Part-time, temporary position: Temporary, PT (1 semester assignment, 25 hours/week), Anticipated appointment period, January 26, 2026 – May 21 2026,

HOURLY RATE: Commensurate with education and experience

NCSSM, Academic Programs, and the Humanities Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.

Description of Duties:

Founded in 1980, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is a state-supported residential and online high school for students who have demonstrated exceptional talent or interest in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Since the school’s 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 position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Morganton, and is responsible for providing in-person instruction in the Senior English/Humanities (Sr EN/HU) program, which is open to second semester juniors and seniors. The expected teaching assignment for the position is two course sections of Sr EN/HU courses. The new instructor will collaborate with the Chair of Humanities to develop an integrated syllabus in light of the Department’s shared learning outcomes and course guidelines. Collaboration with the Chair will be ongoing throughout the semester to support the new instructor’s teaching of the courses and assessment of students’ learning.

NCSSM Humanities also includes a strong fine arts program that offers courses and extracurricular opportunities in the visual arts, music, and drama. NCSSM Humanities also offers student- and faculty-led seminars and independent studies.

Humanities faculty are responsible for developing and teaching innovative and engaging humanities curricula, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, in NCSSM’s 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 NCSSM’s teaching and learning environment.

Other 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 school’s philosophy, policies, and procedures;


• Participate in departmental, faculty, and staff meetings; and


• Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Applicants for this position should have wide-ranging knowledge of the English and Humanities disciplines, a passion for teaching and learning, and a love of ideas, combined with a commitment to serving as mentor and guide for students — both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.

Since NCSSM is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Humanities, knowledge of literature, art, and other disciplines within the humanities is also desirable.

Applicants should be able and willing to use appropriate educational technology to engage students in learning, in both face-to-face and remote settings.

Applicants should be dedicated to continual growth, both as teachers and learners.

Since all NCSSM faculty and staff are expected to support the intellectual, cultural, emotional, and social growth of students — responsibilities that transcend a traditional high school or college teaching schedule — applicants should bring to the work a commitment to participating actively in the multi-dimensional life of the NCSSM community

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in history, literature, social studies, or a related field in the humanities or social sciences, with a proven record of effective and inspiring teaching with advanced high school or undergraduate students. Successful candidates will have the content knowledge to teach a range of Senior EN/HU courses, and the willingness and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues to develop and follow shared practices for multisection courses.

Desired

Experience in teaching writing as a tool and extension of thought, a means by which students integrate and articulate what they have learned.

Excellent organizational and collaboration skills. Experience and expertise in individualizing instruction to accommodate the range of students’ experiences and expertise.

The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values, offers, and promotes.

Team NCSSM BENEFITS:

• Free On-campus parking

• Facilities: Library & Gymnasium

• Cafeteria on site

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.