Instructor of Mathematics

State of North Carolina • Morganton, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is a full-time, 10-month appointment in the Department of Mathematics at the NCSSM-Morganton campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. This position reports to the Morganton Chair of Mathematics and is responsible for providing instruction for assigned courses.

General duties:
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 15 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.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a related field
• Previous teaching experience in mathematics at the Precalculus level or above required
• Experience teaching courses in Calculus, Data Science, or other advanced mathematics coursework
• Experience in using educational technology
• Commitment to designing new curriculum
• Willingness to participate in residential school programs including social, recreational, and advisory responsibilities at times other than usual school hours

Responsibilities

• 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 15 students each year, as requested
• Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• University-provided group life insurance
• Various retirement savings options
• Group health plan coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Critical illness
• Cancer
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accident
• Disability coverage
• Educational assistance
• Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week.
• 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 cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals. Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.
• Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.
• State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed.
• Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.
• Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees.
• Cafeteria on site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level