Morganton, North Carolina
Posted: 19-Aug-23
Location: Morganton, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with educ/exp
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POSTING DATE: 8/19/2023
CLOSING DATE: 10/19/2023, 5:00 p.m.
POSITION TYPE: EHRA Faculty, 10-month, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience
NCSSM is ranked as the #1 Public High School in America
NCSSM and the Department of Engineering and Computer Science foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse application pool for this position. 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 hr@ncssm.edu.
Description of Duties:
This position reports to the Chair of Computer Science and is primarily responsible for providing instruction for assigned courses. As general duties of the position, an NCSSM instructor is expected to plan and develop an instructional program that helps students assimilate content and skills specific to each course; to develop and communicate clear course objectives and goals to students; to structure and manage an environment conducive to learning; to maintain the condition of classroom equipment and monitor and disseminate supplies of consumable laboratory materials; to regularly monitor and evaluate student progress, providing them with resources and feedback on their performance; to hold tutorial sessions and/or office hours as outlined by the department and in response to student needs; and to model for students responsibility to self and others. These expectations will necessarily be extended to the multiple different teaching formats that are supported by the department, including formats for broadcast, remote, hybrid and online teaching as well as in-person instruction at the home campus (Morganton for this position). Computer Science Instructors may also teach courses in another of the departmental disciplines (Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) when applicable to the skill set, background, and interest of the instructor.
Instructors in this position are also expected to follow NCSSM’s philosophy, policies, and procedures; to attend faculty meetings convened for coordination of school activities; to effectively collaborate with colleagues; and to participate in professional development and activities designed for personal intellectual growth. They are further asked to dedicate substantial time towards participation in the academic community within and beyond the school through one or more of the following activities: professional outreach in the form of information, service, and expertise to other schools and organizations; assisting students on special projects or independent, individual or small-group seminar-style study; facilitating student aspirations for college with supportive recommendation letters; developing new course curricula; and providing advising and supervision for school-sponsored programs and extracurricular activities.
The instructor schedule will also include the possibility of one or more courses delivered to the Online program, remotely to the Durham campus, or provided to both Morganton and Durham in a dual-classroom hybrid setting.
Minimum Education and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or a Master’s degree in Education with a technical Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred experience includes teaching in engineering, computer science or related technical field, preferably with secondary students or with undergraduates at the freshman/sophomore level; preparation for teaching a diverse student population as demonstrated by training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Competitive candidates will have experience teaching courses in computer science or a closely related discipline; 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.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities for Computer Science instructors include the ability to code in one or more modern programming languages (Java, C, Python), and familiarity with current computer science topics that may include Data Structures, AI, Privacy and Security, Data Science, HCI, Visualization, or other advanced computing topics.
