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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.