Description

NCSSM has been named the #1 Public High School in America for 2025 and 2026. Join our winning team! 

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

**The position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date listed. 

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

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 2026

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

Description of Duties:

This position is a  full-time, ten-month appointment in the Department of Mathematics at the NCSSM-Durham campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. The position reports to the Durham 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Competitive candidates will have experience teaching courses in Calculus, Data Science, or other advanced mathematics coursework; experience in using educational technology; commitment to designing new curriculum; and a willingness to participate in residential school programs including social, recreational, and advisory responsibilities at times other than usual school hours.

Please visit NCSSM Career Opportunities for more information.  

Requirements

A Master’s degree in a related field and previous teaching experience in mathematics at the Precalculus level or above is required.

If the selected candidate is currently pursuing their degree, they will be required to provide proof of degree conferral by the hire date.

For a complete and competitive application, we strongly recommend attaching a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to your online application before submission.