Temporary Instructor of Engineering - Durham

** Agency
* * North Carolina School of Science , Math
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** Instructor (NS)
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* * Description of Work
** NCSSM and the Division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
We are seeking a temporary, part-time instructors with an engineering background to teach one or more introductory high school courses in a primary branch of Engineering (i.e., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or secondary field (i.e., Aerospace, Environmental, Biomedical) that can be suitably introduced to a high school audience in the Connect program. These courses introduce students to the field of engineering, engineering design, and the core math and science concepts needed to solve problems related to engineering disciplines.
Instructor positions are available for the following courses:
Spring Semester:
Honors Civil Engineering & Architecture - Monday-Friday - 12:05 PM - 1:15PM    Honors Disaster Detectives:
The Science of Forensic Engineering - Monday-Friday - 1:30 PM - 2:40PM
The NCSSM Connect program offers live, synchronous virtual courses taught by NCSSM faculty to students in their local high schools across North Carolina. During class, Connect instructors use group activities and cutting-edge instructional technology to facilitate active participation, project-based learning, and cross-site collaboration with students from around the state. Students can interact with others from the mountains to the coast. Our NCSSM Connect program allows smaller, rural schools to offer AP and honors-level courses that may otherwise be unavailable.
The position reports to the Director of Instructional Leadership and is responsible for providing instruction for an NCSSM Connect distance education engineering course via Zoom or other interactive videoconferencing mediums. Using a combination of a pre-developed curriculum, digital assets, and materials developed by the instructor, the instructor will deliver the course live/synchronously to one or more sites in North Carolina. Daily broadcasts will be seventy minutes long.
General duties include: developing and communicating to students clear course objectives and goals; planning and developing an instructional program that helps students assimilate specific course content and skills; regularly monitoring and evaluating 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;

visit each site one or more times during the semester; participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities.
This position offers the option to work remotely. However, candidates must reside in North Carolina or a state bordering NC and within a reasonable commuting distance of NCSSM.
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Skills and Abilities

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** HIRING SALARY RATE :  Commensurate with education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred experience includes teaching in the engineering or a related technical field, preferably with secondary students or undergraduates at the freshman/sophomore level, and a commitment to engaging gifted and motivated students in virtual, synchronous instruction.

Enthusiasm for student-centered, hands-on labs or projects, and familiarity with educational technology to deliver interactive synchronous remote courses.  Preparation for teaching in an online environment, as demonstrated by training or experience.
** Team NCSSM Benefits:
*** Free on-campus parking
* Facilities:
Library & Gymnasium
* Cafeteria on site
* Health Insurance:
Temporary employees who are hired to work 30 hours or more for three (3) months or more, are eligible for enrollment in a High Deductible Health Plan.  This incurs a monthly expense to both the employee and NCSSM and each year these rates are subject to change.
** About NCSSM:**(NCSSM), a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free.

Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. 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. For more information visit .
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