Closing date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Position type: 10 Months Permanent, EHRA College, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

Hiring salary range: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

NCSSM and the Division of Academic Programs foster an environment of collaboration across divisions and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.

Expected start date: January 2, 2026 or January 26, 2026

Description of duties:

The positions are full-time, ten-month appointments in the Mathematics Department on the NCSSM-Durham campus, with full benefits through North Carolina State. Staff report to the Durham Head of Mathematics and are responsible for providing instruction for assigned courses.

General duties:

• Plan and develop an educational program that helps students internalize specific course content and skills;

• Develop and connect students to clear course aims and objectives;

• Participate in disciplinary and cross-departmental course meetings;

• Creating a curriculum and other required administrative documents;

• Taking attendance and enforcing the attendance policy;

• Grading and providing feedback to students in a timely manner, submitting grade reports on time with adequate feedback when needed;

• Communicate with parents and support staff when necessary;

• Hold a minimum of three office hours per week and conduct educational sessions as outlined by the department;

• Structuring and managing an environment conducive to learning;

• Model students’ responsibility to themselves and others.

• Follow the school’s mission, policies and procedures;

• Get involved in both January semesters by proposing and teaching approved January semester courses;

• Participate in foundational duties for all faculty including required meetings, academic advising, participation in events (at least two Saturdays per year), professional development and networking, written evaluations, and participation in the NCSSM community;

• Serve on standing committees at the department, faculty, and school levels;

• Write recommendations for up to 15 students each year, upon request;

• Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities;

• Participate in one or more of the following professional duties:

• Providing information, services and expertise to schools and other organizations;

• Assist students with 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.

• Providing assistance for school-sponsored programs and extracurricular activities.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Competitive candidates will have experience teaching courses in calculus, data science, or other advanced mathematics coursework. Experience using educational technology; Commitment to designing new curricula; Willingness to participate in boarding school programs including social, recreational, and counseling responsibilities outside of regular school hours.

Education and experience:

A master’s degree in a related field and previous teaching experience in mathematics at the precalculus level or higher is required.

NCSSM Team Benefits

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NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights of benefits include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; Paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; And flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is accrued monthly and prorated for part-time employees who work less than 12 months. Employees also have access to the state health plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits through the UNC system, and free access to on-site facilities such as the gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and eligibility for membership in the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits For more information.

How to apply:

Submit the electronic application via this link: Maths Teacher-Durham.

Supplementary information and contact information:

Please complete your application completely. All required competencies, work history, and credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed state application form. “See attached resume or embedded text resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be obtained from appropriately accredited institutions.

Finalists undergo criminal and sex offender background checks. Some job postings also require a vehicle inspection. If the highest degree is from an institution outside the United States, finalists must verify the equivalency of their degree in www.wes.org Or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in e-verification. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please note: Only one application per candidate is accepted per specific job advertisement.

If you have questions, please email careers@ncssm.edu.