Instructor of World Languages

DEPARTMENT: Humanities

POSITION LOCATION: Morganton, NC

POSITION NUMBER: 65033830, 65033831, 65033832

POSTING DATE: 11/18/2021

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

** PLEASE NOTE **

Filling this position is dependent upon the successful passage of a 2021-2022 North Carolina state budget.

Position will remain OPEN until filled

Recruitment is for 3 vacancies – positions 65033830, 65033831, 65033832

HIRING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience

POSITION TYPE: EHRA Faculty, 10-month, 1.0 FTE

See a full-color position profile at https://www.ncssm.edu/morgantonjobs/worldlanguages.

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for full-time Instructors of World Languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), at its new campus in Morganton, North Carolina. This recruitment is for three vacancies. Positions are 10-month, permanent-track positions with full benefits through the State of North Carolina.

We invite and welcome all applications for employment within our institution. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at (919) 416-2662.

Description of Duties:
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 three positions are full-time, ten-month appointments in the Department of Humanities at the NCSSM-Morganton campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. The positions report to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Morganton, and are responsible for providing instruction in one or more of the following languages: American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, German, Korean, Italian, and/or Latin.

The expected teaching assignment for each position is three course sections per semester. Successful candidates will be able to teach a range of courses, from introductory through advanced levels of the language. We also look favorably upon a diversity of experience, interests, and background preparation, given that our humanities course offerings range from American Studies (the core humanities experience for all NCSSM juniors) to a wide range of senior-level cultural studies courses, including Latin American Studies, African Studies, Asian Studies, Western European Cultural Studies, Modern World Fiction, Digital Humanities, Critical Race Theory, Women’s, Gender, and Sexulatity Studies, Southern Studies, and Literature and Philosophy of the Twentieth Century. Our program also includes student- and faculty-driven seminars and independent studies. Therefore, intellectual curiosity is a must, as is an open, willing, and energetic can-do attitude.

The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school offers, values, and promotes. We also offer students the opportunity to travel domestically and abroad during a designated period in our academic calendar called January-Term. Experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so is a definite plus, as is being open to help facilitate international exchanges and language and cultural enrichment programs.

Other 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;

Participate in one or more of the following activities:
Provide information, service, and expertise to other schools and organizations;

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Since NCSSM is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities, applicants should have a wide-ranging knowledge of literature and its cultural and historical contexts, a passion for teaching and learning, and a love of ideas, combined with a commitment to serving as mentor and guide for students — both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Applicants should be able and willing to use appropriate educational technology to engage students in learning, in both face-to-face and remote settings. Applicants should be dedicated to continual growth, both as teachers and learners. Since all NCSSM faculty and staff are expected to support the intellectual, cultural, emotional, and social growth of students — responsibilities that transcend a traditional high school or college teaching schedule — applicants should bring to the work a keen commitment to participating actively in the multi-dimensional life of the NCSSM community.

Minimum Education and Experience:
A Master’s degree in a World language and/or World literature or a related field and proof of successful teaching in World Language in a proficiency-based program, or an advanced degree in another relevant field, with a proven track record as an effective and inspiring instructor of World Languages in a proficiency-based language program.

Desired:
Ability to teach American Sign Language (ASL), which will be one of the languages taught in NCSSM-Morganton’s World Languages program. Ability to teach multiple world languages and to develop multi-level, proficiency-based curricula that allow for multiple entry points for students, including heritage speakers. Demonstrated experience teaching effectively in the target language(s) and consistently delivering comprehensible input. Familiarity with the ACTFL OPI Proficiency Guidelines or ASLTA national ASL standards. Experience and expertise in effective uses of instructional technology. Excellent organizational and collaboration skills. Experience and expertise in working with advanced high school or undergraduate students.

Please attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting. For applicants applying for the ASL position, please include your ASLTA score.

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