Instructor of Biology-Connect Program - Durham | NC School of Science and Mathematics - Military Veterans

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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled (priority consideration to applications received prior to July 31, 2024 5 p.m.)

HIRING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience

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

EXPECTED START DATE: August 2024

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Biology at its campus in Durham, North Carolina for the NCSSM Connect program. The position is a 10-month, permanent-track position with full benefits through the State of North Carolina.

The NCSSM Extended Learning division - in which the NCSSM Connect program is a part - serves as the outreach arm of the school, collaborating with public schools and communities to provide all students with access to academically rigorous curriculum and experiential learning experiences that supplement and strengthen mathematics, science, computer science, engineering, and humanities teaching and learning through courses, conferences, summer programs, and teacher professional development.

Description of Duties:

The position is a full-time, ten-month faculty appointment in the Extended Learning division at the NCSSM-Durham campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. The position reports to the NCSSM Director of Instructional Leadership for the NCSSM Connect program and is responsible for providing instruction in Biology through the NCSSM Connect program.

The NCSSM Connect program offers live, synchronous virtual courses taught by NCSSM faculty to students in their local high schools across North Carolina. During class, Connect instructors use group activities and cutting-edge instructional technology to facilitate active participation, with project-based learning and cross-site collaboration with students from around the state. Students are able to interact with others from the mountains to the coast. Our NCSSM Connect program allows smaller, rural schools to offer AP and honors-level courses that may otherwise be unavailable.

General duties:

Develop and communicate to students clear course objectives and goals;

Plan and develop an instructional program that helps students learn specific course content and skills;

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 schools mission, policies, and procedures;

Visit one or more partner school sites for the NCSSM Connect courses;

Teach one January term (two-week, 8-day) course for the residential program;

Attend Extended Learning departmental, faculty, and staff meetings;

Serve on Extended Learning departmental, faculty, and school-wide standing committees;

Write recommendations for students each year, as requested;

Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities;

Participate in one or more of the following activities:

Provide information, service, and expertise to other schools and organizations;

Assist students on special projects, independent and individual study;

Participate in the selection/admissions reading process for NCSSM residential and online programs;

Provide assistance for school-sponsored programs and extracurricular activities.

Participate in the implementation of the annual Ethics and Leadership Conference, the annual NC Student Academy of Science, and the annual selection process for Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics.

Participate in a celebration day for NCSSM Connect students/scholars.

Create and implement an extracurricular, virtual club or enrichment for NCSSM Connect students.

Review and revise curriculum and/or create new course offerings pending approval.

Specific duties:

Teach 3 class sections each semester and 2 weeks of a January Term course.

Please visit NCSSM Durham Career Opportunities for more information. Masters degree in Biology, other Natural Sciences, or Science Education and at least 2 years of teaching experience. Commensurate with education and experience. 10-months paid over 12-months.