Instructor of Mathematics - Morganton

Classification

Title:

Instructor
Working Title: Instructor of Mathematics-Morganton
Department: Mathematics
Position Location: Morganton, NC
Position Number:
Position Type: EHRA Faculty, 10-month, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE
Hiring Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
Expected

Start Date:

August 5, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, June 21 at 11:59pm EST

• 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 fifteen 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.

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.

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

Please ensure that you attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting.

• Free on-campus parking
• Vacation: EHRA Faculty earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service (part-time employees are pro-rated). Leave is earned monthly.
• Sick leave: 12 days per year.
• Additional leave:
  Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, 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.
• Health insurance:
  Employee-only coverage under the State 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 short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no…