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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:  HR Specialist/Journey

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

POSITION LOCATION: Durham

POSITION NUMBER: 65038552

POSTING DATE: Thursday, September 5, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 12, 2024 5 p.m.

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 12 Month, SHRA, FLSA Non-exempt,  .75 FTE (30 hr/week)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $44,000 – $46,239 at .75 FTE

NCSSM and Human Resources 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 or national guard. 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 is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR administrative support, including maintaining employee records and managing correspondence, to the NCSSM HR team. This position will manage dual employment by consulting with departments and processing the necessary forms. It will handle additional employment and supplemental pay actions in accordance with policy and provide consultation to departments. The role involves verifying independent contractors and managing the annual distribution and referral of Conflict of Interest forms. Additionally, this position oversees the volunteer process, tracks and manages secondary employment policy and forms, administers the External Professional Activities for Pay, and conducts background checks. Furthermore, it includes consulting with departments on compensation and salary adjustments to ensure compliance with OSHR and UNC System compensation policies, as well as providing HRIS support, serving as one of the Learning Management System (LMS) administrators, and will have a role in onboarding new employees including processing employee I-9’s. This position is .75 FTE

After the initial training period, this position will have remote work options and work/life flexibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated  ability to use judgment and to apply policies, procedures, and regulations maintaining and processing personnel transactions; to gather and compile routine personnel information from potential or present employees, supervisors, and management personnel; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public; to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form; to understand and carry out complex oral or written instructions; and to work independently. 
• A general knowledge of academic environments. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• High level working expertise using various software systems such as Google Docs, Word, Excel, web-based data systems. 
• Competencies in the areas of creative problem solving to create service solutions that meet the increasing demands for compliance.
• At least one year of experience in a human resources generalist role. 

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: SHRA employees earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service.  Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. 

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Personal Observance Day, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs. 

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field — over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: HR Specialist, Durham Campus. 

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at fullgraf@ncssm.edu.  

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:  Facility Maintenance Technician – Mechanical – Journey

DEPARTMENT:  Plant Facilities

POSITION LOCATION:  Durham, NC

POSITION NUMBER:   60087812

POSTING DATE: Thursday, August 15, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled – priority consideration to applications received prior to Monday, September 16, 2024 5 p.m.

POSITION TYPE: 12 month, SHRA, FLSA Non-Exempt, Mandatory/Essential, 1.0 FTE

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *on call for after hours and weekends

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $52,514 – $55,140

A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for the successful applicant of this position to be paid in two installments within 12 months of hire: $2,500 within 30 days of hire date & $2,500 12 months after hire date. 

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act. 

This SHRA sign-on bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.  All recipients must sign a Terms and Conditions Agreement.  

NCSSM and the Plant Facilities Department 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 applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. 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 performs a variety of tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled in the mechanical trades including but not limited to plumbing. This position must apply methods and general procedures of applicable trades/maintenance techniques and develop skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to trade. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, construction and design of facility components requiring the application of skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication and adherence to safety. Be on-call on a rotating basis.  This position may require lifting 90 pounds, climbing and working on ladders or elevated platforms.  This is a mandatory position and is required to report to work in adverse weather conditions, during emergency closings, and during public health emergencies. 

Position will be required to obtain (within 6 months of employment) and maintain a NC Plumbing License. 

• Install all new plumbing equipment. 
• Maintain and repair all steam, gas and plumbing lines. 
• Maintain and repair all drain, storm drain, and sewer lines.
• Inspect building plumbing systems. 
• Install, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair plumbing devices, machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate with other facilities and operations staff and contractors in determining plumbing needs and repairs.
• Completes work orders in SchoolDude including corrective action and changes status from work in progress to complete.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as per manufacturer recommended schedule and forward recommendations to supervisor. 
• Perform PM inspections and identify and record any deficiencies found.
• Develop a good working relationship with customers; keep them informed; and follow up to ensure satisfaction. 
• Identify facilities-related plumbing problems that require in-depth analysis and identify resolutions. 
• Gather and analyze/interpret information to better understand the nature of the problem; evaluate options and choose appropriate action. 
• Ensure all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards.
• Follow up on work orders until completion. 
• Manage time effectively and remain focused on issues until complete. 
• Be on call for after hours and weekend work 
• Set up for various events on campus.
• Assist with campus snow/ice removal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Effort:  (F = Frequently; O = Occasionally; R = Rarely)

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions – F, Hand Movement-Grasping – F, Holding – F, Finger Dexterity – F, Vision-Skilled Trades – F, Reading – F, Writing – F, Vision-Color Distinction – F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures – O, Vision-Visual inspection – F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye – O, Hearing – F, Talking – F, Standing – F, Sitting – O, Walking – F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. – F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. – F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. – O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. – R, Pushing/Pulling – F, Climbing-Stairs – F, Climbing-Ladders – F, Bending – F, Squatting – F, Crawling – O, Reaching – F, Operating Equipment – O

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the plumbing trade; skill in the use and care of tools and ability to locate and correct defects in plumbing systems and equipment is required. 

Minimum Education and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 

Prefer five years of related work experience in the plumbing industry.  Must have a valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions.  This is a mandatory/essential position and is required to report to work in adverse weather conditions, during emergency closings, and during public health emergencies. 

*Position will be required to obtain (within 6 months of employment) and maintain a NC Plumbing License. 

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: SHRA employees earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service.  Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Bonus Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs. 

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions from several different vendors.

Longevity: Payable to SHRA employees after 10 years of creditable state service (EHRA employees are not eligible).

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees. Under Educational Assistance, tuition reimbursement may be available for attendance at Community Colleges provided courses taken pertain to current job or upgrades current job skills.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field — over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Plumber II, Durham Campus. 

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at fullgraf@ncssm.edu. 

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Computer Science

POSITION LOCATION: Durham

POSITION NUMBER: 60087893

POSTING DATE: Friday, July 26, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with priority consideration to applications received prior to Friday, August 9, 2024 5 p.m.

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

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience

NCSSM and the Engineering and Computer Science Department 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 or national guard. 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:

Position reports to the Chair of Engineering 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 on the Durham campus. The expectation is that this instructor will lead the robotics initiative, both competition and in-class instruction, on the Durham campus. Instructors will also teach courses in another of the departmental disciplines (Engineering or Computer Science) based on the skill set, background, and interest of the instructor.

This position is 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities for this ECS faculty position include basic programming skills, the use of educational technology to deliver interactive courses in both in-person and remote formats, the ability to design course curricula, and experience mentoring students in robotics competitions and oversight of competitive robotics teams at the high school level, perhaps including classroom instruction in robotics design and construction.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position also include experience with classroom instruction in either engineering or computer science. A preferred robotics and engineering applicant would have a familiarity with Engineering Design as a Process and its application to a major primary branch of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or secondary field (e.g Aerospace, Environmental, Biomedical) that can be suitably introduced to a high school audience. Primary departmental interest is for instruction in Aerospace Engineering.  A preferred robotics and computer science applicant will have the ability to code in one or more modern programming languages (Java, C, but with a preference for Python) and familiarity with current computer science topics.

Minimum Education and Experience:

A Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or a Master’s degree in Education with a technical Bachelor’s degree. 

Teaching experience in robotics or oversight of a robotics build activity like those associated with competitive robotics competitions.  Classroom teaching experience in engineering or computer science, 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.

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: EHRA Faculty earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service. Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. 

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Personal Observance Day, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs. 

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field — over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Instructor of Robotics and Engineering/Computer Science, Durham Campus.  

*When applying, please upload a cover letter, CV, and a philosophy of teaching statement with the online application. 

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at fullgraf@ncssm.edu. 

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Extended Learning

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC

POSITION NUMBER: 65037600

POSTING DATE: Monday, July 8, 2024

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

POSITION TYPE: 10 Month, EHRA Faculty, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience

NCSSM and the Extended Learning Division 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 applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. 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. 

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 school’s 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience teaching biology and a commitment to engaging gifted and motivated students in online, synchronous and face-to-face (January term for residential program) classrooms. Enthusiasm for student-centered, hands-on lab or field activities and familiarity with educational and laboratory technology. Interest in emphasizing quantitative or computational approaches to science content and incorporating the concepts and techniques of data science.  Preparation for teaching a diverse student population as demonstrated by training or experience. Experience in the use of educational technology to deliver interactive synchronous remote courses.

Courses may include Honors Global Public Health, Honors Diseases: Dynamics of Epidemics, Honors Genetics and Biotechnology, Honors Intro to Neuroscience, and/or Honors Anatomy and Physiology.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Biology, other Natural Sciences, or Science Education and at least 2 years of teaching experience.  

To be considered for a position, please attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting. The cover letter should clearly state which academic discipline (Biology) the candidate is interested in applying for.

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation: Faculty earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service.  Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated.  Leave is earned monthly. 

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.  Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. 

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Personal Observance Day, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs. 

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions.

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field — over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application via this link: Instructor of Biology-Connect Program, Durham.

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at fullgraf@ncssm.edu. 

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Chief Library Officer

DEPARTMENT: Library, Institutional, Technologies and Communications (LITCOM)

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC

POSITION NUMBER: 65009736

POSTING DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled – priority consideration to applications received prior to Monday, July 15, 2024 5 p.m.

POSITION TYPE: 12 Month, EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS), FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with Experience

NCSSM and the Academic Programs division 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. NCSSM is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. 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 Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs. This position provides oversight and supervision to Durham’s LITCOM Department. The Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the NCSSM-Durham library. 

The Director performs the following functions: 

• Participate with the campus-level and library leadership team in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the facility.
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the facility. 
• Works collaboratively with an experienced team of Librarians in a unique Library environment that has characteristics of both a high school library and a college library.
• Consult with architects and facility personnel on the planning, designing and layout of the renovated NCSSM-Durham library to accommodate students, staff, faculty and library patrons. Recommend placement of essential library elements such as circulation area, shelving, workroom space, study and conference areas, furniture and adaptations for technological advances.
• Identify, assess, and inform the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Programs of internal and external issues that affect the library management and space planning.
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the library. Encourage opportunities for collaboration by all library staff.
• Ensure that the programs and services offered by the library contribute to the school’s mission and strategic plan. 
• Act as a professional advisor on all aspects of the library. Act as a spokesperson for the facility. Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the NCSSM-Durham Library.
• Collaborate with Library staff and all instructors to teach students, in a class, about research, research papers, library skills including study habits, independence in learning, research and techniques of inquiry and critical evaluation.
• Provide staff and faculty in-service training necessary for the effective use of media resources, technology, equipment and library services.
• Include themes in library program activities that will appeal to various groups.
• Utilize formal assessment methods, assess needs within the NCSSM distance and residential community; planning and designing new curricula and programs.
• Lead the campus in informational and digital media, provide custom information and reference services to the faculty-at-large and their students via print and electronic media. 
• Manage and oversee collections, including classroom and other digital assets, and work with staff who develop content and collections to ensure integrity, usability, and appropriate access.
• Determine staffing requirements for library management and program delivery, assist in the development of job descriptions for the library staff, and participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting staff that have the technical and interpersonal skills to help further the library’s mission. 
• Prepare a comprehensive budget for the facility. 
• Approve expenditures and provide comprehensive, regular reports on library expenditures. 
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with the library and library finances.
• Participate in NCSSM weekend and evening events when departmental representation is needed. Some examples of evening and/or weekend programming include Open House, Family Day, Welcome Day, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to library service, a thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, practices, and programs. The Director will be responsible for overall management of the library including but not limited to budget development and financial management, overseeing library operations, managing and scheduling staff, developing and administering policies and procedures. A competent Director has significant experience with teaching others how to find information for academic purposes at the secondary school level using databases and eJournals. The Director functions with a high degree of independence and performs activities without close direction. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, two years of experience in secondary school library media, experience delivering information literacy instruction, and familiarity with digital assets (including, but not limited to collection development of Library eResources, such as databases, eJournals, eBooks for academic use at the secondary school level) concepts and technical metadata, including schema development. 

Team NCSSM Benefits:

Vacation: Varied based on classification. For SHRA and Faculty, earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service.  EHRA SAAO employees receive 26 days per year and EHRA EPS (Exempt Professional Staff) employees receive 24 days per year. Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Leave accruals for part-time and less than 12 month employees are pro-rated. 

Additional Leave: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays: 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 years of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions from several different vendors.

Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance: Securian (This is an after-tax plan and is portable)

Tuition Waiver: Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC’s 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees. 

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service: 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option – 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

Free On-campus Parking

About NCSSM:

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and Engineering & Computer Science, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM’s Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field — over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students. 

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply:
Submit electronic application via this link: Director of Library – Durham.

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24-hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf, Human Resources Consultant, at fullgraf@ncssm.edu.

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer

NCSSM-Durham Coaching Vacancies:     

– Assistant Baseball Coach

– Assistant Men’s Cross Country Coach

– Head Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach

– Head Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach

– Assistant Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Coach

– Assistant Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Coach

– Head Wrestling Coach

– Assistant Wrestling Coach

DEPARTMENT: Athletics 

POSITION LOCATION: Durham

POSTING DATE: 6/25/24

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled 

POSITION TYPE:  Temporary Part-time, Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  

Coaches are responsible for organizing and maintaining an Interscholastic team.  Coaches are expected to create an atmosphere which will promote group and individual growth both in athletic skills and the concepts of teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. 

Coaches should have a thorough knowledge of all NCSSM athletic policies and be responsible for their implementation for their team.  Coaches work with the NCSSM athletics department to communicate expectations and information to student athletes on their teams.  NCSSM Durham athletic coaches report to the Athletic Director for NCSSM Durham.

Coaches are required to be CPR certified and to complete NFHS coursework as required by the NCHSAA.  Coaches will be required to drive school vehicles.  Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions. CDL preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or equivalency.

Team NCSSM BENEFITS:

Free On-campus parking

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium

Cafeteria on site

HOW TO APPLY:  Please send resume and cover letter to NCSSM Athletic Director Greg Jarvis at jarvis@ncssm.edu.

DEPARTMENT: Extended Learning 

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC Campus 

POSTING DATE: 7/18/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled  

POSITION TYPE: Temporary, 10-month, up to 12.5 hours per week, including up to 5.8 hours of live, synchronous teaching via studio or Zoom, Monday through Friday

HOURLY RATE: Commensurate with education and experience

APPOINTMENT PERIOD: 8/22/2024 – 5/15/2025

NCSSM is ranked as the #2 Best Public High School in the U.S

NCSSM  and the Extended Learning Division 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 applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. 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 Work: 

We are seeking a temporary, part-time instructor with an engineering background to teach an introductory high school course in aerospace engineering through the NCSSM Connect program. This course introduces students to the field of aerospace engineering, engineering design, and the core math and science concepts needed to solve problems related to aerospace and other engineering disciplines. The course is presented with historical context, and topics include spatial reasoning, properties of fluids, descriptions of 3-dimensional motion, the mechanics of flight, and basic aero and thermodynamic principles applied to the design and control of aircraft and spacecraft. Students have opportunities to experiment, calculate, compute, design, and build as they explore and solve problems associated with the mechanics of flight.

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, project-based learning, and cross-site collaboration with students from around the state. Students can 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.

The position reports to the Director of Instructional Leadership and is responsible for providing instruction for an NCSSM Connect distance education ethical technology course via Zoom or other interactive videoconferencing mediums. Using a combination of a pre-developed curriculum, digital assets, and materials developed by the instructor, the instructor will deliver the course live/synchronously to one or more sites in North Carolina. Daily broadcasts will be seventy minutes on Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:10 AM during the fall semester and Monday through Friday from 9:50 AM to 11:00 AM during the spring semester.  

General duties include: developing and communicating to students clear course objectives and goals; planning and developing an instructional program that helps students assimilate specific course content and skills; regularly monitoring and evaluating 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; visit each site one or more times during the semester; participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Preferred experience includes teaching in engineering or a related technical field, preferably with secondary students or undergraduates at the freshman/sophomore level, and a commitment to engaging gifted and motivated students in virtual, synchronous instruction.

Experience teaching engineering concepts and familiarity with Engineering Design as a Process and its application to a major primary branch of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical). Additional valuable skills include the capability to read and calibrate laboratory devices for measurement, the ability to code in one or more modern programming languages, and familiarity with engineering technology (circuits, motors, sensors, mechanical devices) and fabrication tools for small-scale prototyping. ethical technology, computer programming,  computer science, or related fields, preferably with secondary students or undergraduates at the freshman/sophomore level, and a commitment to engaging gifted and motivated students in virtual, synchronous instruction. 

Enthusiasm for student-centered, hands-on lab or field activities and familiarity with educational technology to deliver interactive synchronous remote courses.  Preparation for teaching a diverse student population as demonstrated by training or experience. 

Specific Duties: 

Specific duties include teaching and facilitating instruction for the Honors Aerospace Engineering course on Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:10 AM during the fall semester and Monday through Friday from 9:50 AM to 11:00 AM during the spring semester in the NCSSM Connect program.

Minimum Education and Experience: 

A Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or a Master’s degree in Education with a technical Bachelor’s degree. 

A minimum of two years of teaching experience is required.  Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and statement of teaching your teaching philosophy.

How to Apply: 

Submit electronic application via: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/. Please create an account, search for the Instructor of Engineering (Aerospace) position vacancy, and submit the online application.

When applying, please include a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your interest in teaching engineering to gifted and motivated high school students.  

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Mikhaela Johnson, HR Specialist, at mikhaela.johnson@ncssm.edu

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. 

Cafeteria on-site. 

DEPARTMENT: Student Life/Athletics

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC Campus

POSTING DATE: 7/18/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled 

POSITION TYPE: Temporary, Part-time, Non exempt 

HOURLY RATE: $17 – $18/hour

WORK SCHEDULE: Anticipated Appointment Period August 2024 – May 2025. Some evening and weekend hours

Description of Duties:

This temporary position resides within the Division of Student Life and provides driving assistance for NCSSM students and programs.  Responsibilities include being able to drive vehicles from a 10-passenger van to a 44-passenger bus safely to transport NCSSM students to various activities and events (ex: athletic practices and competitions, personal appointments).  In particular, NCSSM Varsity Sports teams which may require some evening and weekend responsibilities.

This temporary position must comply with practices and standards laid out in the NCSSM vehicle regulation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires general knowledge of vehicles (ex: how to check oil, change a tire, put air in a tire). 

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: 

Must have a valid CDL, Class B with passenger and school bus endorsement.  Must be in good standing with the department of Motor Vehicles.  Must be able to perform pre and post trip inspections.  When applying, please list all employers for whom you have driven in a CDL capacity in the past five years. 

How to Apply:  Submit resume and list of employers for whom you have driven in a CDL capacity in the past five years to Greg Jarvis, Director of Physical Activities & Wellness, at jarvis@ncssm.edu.

Team NCSSM BENEFITS:

Free On-campus parking

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium

Cafeteria on site

DEPARTMENT: Extended Learning 

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC Campus 

POSTING DATE: 8/12/2024

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled  

POSITION TYPE: Temporary, 5-month, up to 12.5 hours per week, including up to 5.8 hours of live, synchronous teaching via studio or Zoom, Monday through Friday per course.

HOURLY RATE: Commensurate with education and experience

APPOINTMENT PERIOD: 8/22/2024 – 12/18/2024

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NCSSM  and the Extended Learning Division 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 applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. 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 Work: 

We are seeking a temporary, part-time instructor with a science background to provide instruction in biology through the NCSSM Connect program.  A minimum of two years of teaching experience is required. The instructor will teach one or more of the following introductory high school biology courses:

• Honors Introduction to Neuroscience (Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM)
• Honors Anatomy and Physiology (Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM)
• Honors Diseases: Dynamics of Epidemics (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM)

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, project-based learning, and cross-site collaboration with students from around the state. Students can 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.

The position reports to the Director of Instructional Leadership and is responsible for providing instruction for NCSSM Connect distance education biology courses via Zoom or other interactive videoconferencing mediums. Using a combination of a pre-developed curriculum, digital assets, and materials developed by the instructor, the instructor will deliver the course live/synchronously to one or more sites in North Carolina.  Daily broadcasts for the courses will be seventy minutes during the fall semester as outlined below:

• Honors Introduction to Neuroscience (Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM)
• Honors Anatomy and Physiology (Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM)
• Honors Diseases: Dynamics of Epidemics (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM)

General duties include: developing and communicating to students clear course objectives and goals; planning and developing an instructional program that helps students assimilate specific course content and skills; regularly monitoring and evaluating 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; visit each site one or more times during the semester; participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Experience teaching biology or related fields, preferably with secondary students or undergraduates at the freshman/sophomore level, and a commitment to engaging gifted and motivated students in virtual, synchronous instruction. Enthusiasm for student-centered, hands-on lab or field activities and familiarity with educational and laboratory technology. Interest in emphasizing quantitative or computational approaches to science content and incorporating the concepts and techniques of data science. Preparation for teaching a diverse student population as demonstrated by training or experience. Experience in the use of educational technology to deliver interactive synchronous remote courses.

Specific Duties: 

Specific duties include teaching and facilitating instruction for one or more of the courses below during the fall semester. 

• Honors Introduction to Neuroscience (Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM)
• Honors Anatomy and Physiology (Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM – 2:40 PM)
• Honors Diseases: Dynamics of Epidemics (Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM)

Minimum Education and Experience: 

Master’s degree in Biology, other Natural Sciences, or Science Education and at least 2 years of teaching experience. Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy.

How to Apply: 

Submit electronic application via: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/. Please create an account, search for the Temporary Instructor of Biology position  vacancy, and submit the online application.

When applying, please include a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your interest in teaching biology to gifted and motivated high school students.  

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. “See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume” will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Mikhaela Johnson, HR Specialist, at mikhaela.johnson@ncssm.edu

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. 

Cafeteria on-site.