Instructor of American Studies Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Instructor of American Studies North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics – 3.9 Durham, NC Job Details Temporary |

Full-time Estimated:

$36.5K – $66.5K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications French Spanish Curriculum development Writing skills Humanities English Japanese Mid-level Master’s degree American History Spanish Leadership Teaching Full Job Description For additional information or questions, please contact hr@ncssm Instructor of American Studies

DEPARTMENT

: Humanities

POSITION LOCATION

: Durham, NC

POSTING DATE

: 06/20/2025

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled (priority consideration to applications submitted prior to July 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM)

POSITION TYPE

: Full-time temporary position: Temporary, FT (1 semester assignment, 40 hours/week), Anticipated appointment period 7/31/2025 – 12/19/2025.

EXPECTED START DATE

: 07/31/2025 HIRING

SALARY RATE

Commensurate with education and experience. NCSSM is ranked as the #1 Best Public High School in the U.S The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for one Instructor of American Studies position at its campus in Durham, North Carolina. This position is a temporary, full-time position with a fall-semester assignment, 40 hours/week, FLSA Exempt. The anticipated appointment period is 7/31/2025 – 12/19/2025. This position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Durham. NCSSM and its Academic Programs division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. 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 . The NCSSM-Durham Humanities Department offers courses in five World Languages (Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish), American Studies, and a broad range of English and 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.

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-Durham, and is responsible for providing instruction in American Studies I, the first part in a two-course sequence required of all NCSSM juniors. It is the core shared humanities experience for all incoming students—a course in which students not only gain a sense of the chronology of American history, literature, and culture but also dive deeply into selected primary and secondary texts, topics, and issues in American culture. Students earn double credit for this course: a credit in English and a credit in History/Social Science for each semester’s study. All sections of this multi-section course focus on the study of primary sources in their historical and cultural contexts: historical documents, literary texts, and other cultural artifacts that highlight multiple voices and experiences. The expected teaching assignment for the position is three course sections of American Studies I. The new instructor will collaborate with the Chair of Humanities to develop an integrated syllabus in light of the American Studies program’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 course 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 a wide-ranging knowledge of American history and its 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. Since NCSSM is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities, knowledge of American 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 American history, American 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 American Studies I and II, 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.

Desired :

Experience and/or interest in co-teaching and a willingness to work closely with colleagues as part of ongoing collaborations to review, assess, and update NCSSM’s American Studies and Humanities programs. 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.