Instructor of Spanish and French-Morganton

Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, July 13, 2025 5 p.m.

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 10-month, EHRA Faculty, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for one full-time Instructor of Spanish and French position at its campus in Morganton, North Carolina. The position is a 10-month appointment with full benefits through the State of North Carolina. The position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Morganton, and is responsible for providing instruction in Spanish and French.

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 hr@ncssm.edu.

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.

Description of Duties:

The NCSSM-Morganton Humanities Department offers courses in four World Languages(Arabic, Chinese, French, 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach 3 in-person, residential courses in Spanish and French per semester and two, two-week courses during the January Term.

• Courses in Spanish and French will range from introductory through advanced levels, using the communicative approach.

• Semester-long courses will include various levels of Spanish language and culture courses (including Spanish for Heritage Speakers) and French language and culture courses.

• Develop multi-level, proficiency-based curricula that provide entry points for students of various proficiencies, including heritage speakers.

• Develop and teach innovative and engaging humanities curricula with a focus on interdisciplinary studies in NCSSM's residential and highly interactive online programs.

• Play 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

Teaching expectations 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;

• Mentor and guide students-both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities;

• Use appropriate educational technology to engage students in learning, in both face-to-face and remote settings;

• 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.

Since NCSSM is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities,applicants should demonstrate professional, native, or near-native proficiency of Spanish and French language and their cultural and historical contexts, a 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.

Master's degree in Spanish, French, second language acquisition (TESOL/ESOL/ESL). Demonstration of language proficiency in both Spanish and French. Applicants may demonstrate this proficiency through being a native speaker, holding a degree in the language, or holding a certificate indicating advanced language study.

Minimum 3 academic years of full-time experience working with and teaching Spanish or French language to advanced high school or undergraduate students.

Team NCSSM Benefits

NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights 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 earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM's Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. 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.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Instructor of Spanish and French-Morganton

Please attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting.

Please complete your application in full. 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 completing the State Application form in its entirety. "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

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

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer