Closing date extended to Monday, May 1, 2023 5 p.m.

DEPARTMENT: Humanities

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC

POSITION NUMBER: 60087869

POSTING DATE: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 1, 2023, 5:00 PM

HIRING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience

POSITION TYPE: EHRA Faculty, 10-month, 1.0 FTE

EXPECTED START DATE: August 3, 2023

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for a full-time Instructor of American Studies and Asian-American Studies at its campus in Durham, North Carolina. The position is a 10-month, permanent-track appointment with full benefits through the State of North Carolina.

NCSSM and its Academic Programs division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students. 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. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu.

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 is a full-time, ten-month appointment in the Department of Humanities at the NCSSM-Durham campus, with full benefits through the State of North Carolina. The position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Durham, and is responsible for providing instruction in American Studies, senior-level Asian-American Studies courses, and humanities interdisciplinary elective courses, all with an emphasis on critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing.

The expected teaching assignment for each position is three course sections per semester: two sections of American Studies and one section of Asian-American Studies.

The heart of NCSSM Humanities is our American Studies Program, the core shared experience for all juniors. American Studies doubles as the base of the NCSSM Writing Program, which emphasizes writing-as-reasoning. As seniors, students choose from a variety of interdisciplinary humanities courses. Offerings in our Fine Arts program include studio and performance courses in the visual arts, music, and drama. Our program also includes 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;

• Serve on departmental, faculty, and school-wide standing committees;

• Write recommendations for as many as 15 students each year, as requested;

• Serve as a January-Term sponsor;

• Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities;

• Participate in one or more of the following activities:

  • Provide professional service and engagement in the field;

  • Assist students with special projects, independent and individual study, and seminar-based studies;

  • Participate in the NCSSM 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:

Since NCSSM is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities, applicants should have a wide-ranging knowledge of literature and history and their cultural and social contexts, 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. 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, English, comparative literature, American Studies, Asian-American Studies, or a related field in the humanities or social sciences, with a proven record of effective and inspiring teaching, preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students. Successful candidates will have the content knowledge to teach American Studies, the core Humanities experience for all NCSSM juniors, and the willingness and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues to develop and follow shared practices for this multi-section course. Successful candidates will also have the content background and experience to develop and teach a course or courses in Asian-American Studies and other high-interest interdisciplinary humanities courses for NCSSM’s senior students.

Desired:

Experience in teaching writing as a tool and extension of thought, a means by which students integrate and articulate what they have learned. Willingness to teach in both NCSSM’s residential and online programs, with experience in using appropriate educational technology to engage students in face-to-face and remote settings.

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. An exciting feature of NCSSM’s academic calendar is “January-Term,” consisting of two two-week sessions when faculty members lead intensive learning experiences both on and off campus. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to develop and lead these sessions on specialized topics that will appeal to NCSSM students. We also offer opportunities for students to travel domestically and abroad during this period; as such, experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so is a definite plus.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3971071/instructor-of-american-studies-and-asian-american-studies-durham-nc-campus?department[0]=North%20Carolina%20School%20of%20Science%20%26%20Math&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf, Humanities Resources Consultant, at fullgraf@ncssm.edu.

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