Instructor of Spanish, Durham Campus

State of North Carolina•Durham, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is seeking a full-time Instructor of Spanish for its Durham campus. This is a time-limited position for two academic years, with potential for renewal based on enrollment needs. The role is a 10-month appointment with full state benefits. The instructor will report to the Chair of Humanities and will be responsible for teaching Spanish language and culture courses. NCSSM emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and a strong foundation in humanities and fine arts to cultivate well-rounded students. The Humanities Department offers a variety of courses, including World Languages, American Studies, English, and interdisciplinary humanities, alongside fine arts programs. The school's mission is to foster informed, empathetic, engaged, and ethical citizens and leaders.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a World Language, linguistics, comparative literature, or a related field in the humanities.
Proven record of effective and inspiring teaching of Spanish, preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students.
Demonstration of language proficiency in a World Language other than English (native speaker, degree in the language, or certificate indicating advanced language study).
Professional, native, or near-native proficiency of Spanish and its cultural and historical contexts.
Passion for teaching and learning, and a love of ideas.
Excellent organizational and collaboration skills.
Ability to work with other faculty in the discipline to align courses, reflect on learning outcomes, and provide extracurricular opportunities for students.
Ability to teach a range of courses in Spanish, from introductory through advanced levels.
Interest in teaching beginner and intermediate-level courses.
Knowledgeable about communicative approaches to Spanish instruction.
Ability to develop proficiency-based curricula that provide entry points for students of various proficiencies, including heritage speakers.
Ability to teach in both NCSSM’s residential and online programs.
Willingness to teach in both NCSSM’s residential and online programs.
Ability to develop and lead January-Term intensive learning experiences.
Must be able to teach on the NCSSM-Durham campus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ACTFL standards.
Experience and expertise in working with advanced high school or undergraduate students in the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels of the language.
Experience in differentiating instruction to accommodate the range of students’ proficiencies at each level.
Interest and ability to develop and teach high-interest topics-based courses that are taught in the target language and grounded in authentic materials.
Ability to teach a second language and/or Interdisciplinary Humanities courses.
Experience in using appropriate educational technology to engage students in face-to-face and remote settings.
Eagerness to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values, offers, and promotes.
Experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate clear course objectives and goals to students.
Plan and develop an instructional program to help 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 resources and feedback.
Structure and manage an environment conducive to learning.
Model responsibility to self and others for students.
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 students 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.