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Descripción

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

The expected teaching assignment for the position is three in-person, residential course sections in Spanish per semester and two short courses during our school’s January-Term. The semester-long courses will include various levels of Spanish language and culture courses. A successful candidate may in the future have opportunities to teach senior English or Interdisciplinary Humanities courses in areas related to their expertise and interests.

A successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in Spanish, from introductory through advanced levels of the language, using the communicative approach, and will be able to develop multi-level, proficiency-based curricula that provide entry points for students of various proficiencies, including heritage speakers.

Humanities faculty are responsible for developing and teaching innovative and engaging humanities curricula with a focus on interdisciplinary studies in NCSSM’s residential and highly interactive online programs. Faculty should plan on playing 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.

Responsibilities 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;
• 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.

Requisitos

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

• Applicants should demonstrate professional, native, or near-native proficiency of the Spanish language and its 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.

Desired

• Familiarity with the ACTFL standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to identify students’ needs and develop engaging, practical, and informative courses.
• Experience and expertise in working with advanced high school or undergraduate students in the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels of the language and 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 senior English or Interdisciplinary Humanities courses.
• Willingness to teach in both NCSSM’s residential and online programs, with experience in using appropriate educational technology to engage students in face-to-face and remote settings.
• The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values, offers, and promotes.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in Spanish, linguistics, comparative literature, or a related field in the humanities, with a proven record of effective and inspiring teaching of Spanish, preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in Spanish. Applicants may demonstrate this proficiency through being a native speaker, holding a degree in the language, or holding a certificate indicating advanced language study.

Cómo solicitar

Apply online. Please attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting. Open until filled (priority consideration to applications received prior to March 21, 2025, 5:00 PM).

Observaciones

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.

The NCSSM Humanities Department offers courses in several World Languages, 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.