Residential Education Instructor

University Program Specialist (S)

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (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 ncssm.edu.

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 hr.

Residence Education Instruction (80%)

• Teach required junior Residential Education classes:
  Cornerstone (transition to NCSSM, professional communication, healthy relationships, culture and self care), Co-teach College and Career Planning with the Counseling department.
• Teach Residential Education electives:
  Financial Planning, Leadership, Public Speaking and Exploring Multicultural America.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of new curriculum. Conduct research and consult with staff members and other resources in the design and development of new curriculum.
• Coordinate the review/assessment of current curriculum to ensure that course/program is meeting intended objectives and requirements.
• Use evaluations and data to make recommendations for how to improve and edit curricula on an annual basis.
• Develop and use a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods and learning styles by using computers and information technology.
• Evaluate student's oral presentations, projects and written work using clear explicit criteria relevant to the course content and learning objectives.
• Maintain and submit accurate reports on published deadlines (i.e.' Grades, syllabi).
• Communicate with other instructors regarding ideas and resources for particular class sessions.
• Be available to students outside the classroom. Communicate availability and encourage students to contact you for assistance.
• Evaluate each class session for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for change or modification.
• Verbal and written communication to students, parents, and student support team members.

Institutional Advancement Responsibilities (20%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Morganton Student Leadership Attaché Role (anticipated to be 5 seniors in 2026-27).Coordinate programs and activities connected to the Morganton Attaché program. This includes overseeing the planning and execution of at least two student led events per year.
• Available to purchase supplies, reserve event spaces, coordinate with on-campus partners, attend regular planning meetings, coordinate events.
• Lead summer training and winter recruitment for the Morganton Attaché program.
• Communicate and collaborate with Institutional Advancement Team Members as needed to coordinate the Morganton Attaché program.

Remote Options :
None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Managing Work Processes:
  Ability to identify, document, draft and provide input to proposed changes to work standards, processes, and procedures.
• Decision Making:
  Ability to recommend approaches to solving routine problems relating to programmatic requirements or standards.
• Program Management:
  Ability to address and resolve routine service matters, referring to higher…