Career Opportunities at NCSSM-Durham
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics has become a model of cutting-edge STEM education since its inception in 1980. The first school of its kind, NCSSM has a strong record of attracting faculty, staff and students who value the experience of learning in a vibrant, innovative community.
NCSSM fosters an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and supports community-engaged service and research. 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 hr@ncssm.edu.
Positions are administered in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) and are referred to as Subject to the Human Resources Act or SHRA positions. However, two categories of positions have been largely exempted from coverage under this Act. These positions are considered Exempt from the Human Resources Act or EHRA. They are Instructional positions and Senior Academic & Administrative Officer (SAAO) positions. Positions that are currently open for recruitment are listed below.
NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer.
How to Apply
External Applicants Apply Here.
Current employees of state agencies (not including the N.C. General Assembly or UNC System Schools) who have an NC employee Workday account, apply within the internal application portal.
For additional information or questions, please contact careers@ncssm.edu.
SHRA Career Opportunities — Durham
EHRA Career Opportunities — Durham
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Student Housing Professional, Residence Hall Mgr. (R&B Included)
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
POSITION NUMBER: 60087805
POSITION LOCATION: Durham
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
**This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date listed.
POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 11-month, EHRA EPS (Exempt Professional Staff), FLSA Exempt, Mandatory/Essential On-site, 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY: $33,000 (11-month position paid over 12-months)
NCSSM and Student Services foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
Description of Duties:
This 11-month EPS position is a full-time, live-in position reporting to the Dean of Students or designee. Community Coordinators are provided with an unfurnished apartment. In addition, utilities (electric, water, and local phone), internet access, and access to fitness facilities are complimentary along with meals in the school cafeteria.
Duties and responsibilities include hall management and supervision, desk and on-call duties, emergency response and incident management, community and wellness programming, student support and discipline and committee work and community policy writing. Community Coordinators serve as front-line responders for student and residence hall emergencies.
Community Coordinators serve “in loco parentis” for each student residing at NCSSM and, along with counselors, academic advisors, and parents/guardians, are an integral member of the student support team. In addition, Community Coordinators are the primary point of contact for students’ families and work closely with faculty and staff members across campus to support students. Community Coordinators are responsible for building community within their designated residence hall and serving as a primary resource for their residents. Community Coordinators predominantly work non-traditional hours either directly with students or on a rotating duty shift; evening and weekend work are required. Community Coordinators are considered mandatory employees for the following events: emergency closings; adverse weather; and public health emergencies.
Remote Options: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in residence life, education, recreational programming, and wellness as well as experience working with high school age populations. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a four-year university and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
For a complete and competitive application, we strongly recommend attaching a cover letter and resume to your online application before submission.
Team NCSSM Benefits
NCSSM has been named the #1 Public High School in America for 2025 and 2026. Join our winning team!
NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.
Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
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.
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 note: Only one application is accepted per candidate for each specific job posting. If you have questions, please email careers@ncssm.edu.
Temporary Employment Opportunities — Durham
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Instructor
DEPARTMENT: Humanities
POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled (priority consideration to applications submitted prior to July 7, 2026 at 5 PM)
POSITION TYPE: Temporary, Full-Time (2 semester assignment, 40 hours/week), FLSA Exempt
ANTICIPATED APPOINTMENT PERIOD: 8/5/2026 – 06/04/2027
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience
NCSSM and the Humanities Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for one Instructor of American Studies position at its campus in Durham, North Carolina. This position is a temporary, full-time position with a fall and spring semester assignment, 40 hours/week, FLSA Exempt. The anticipated appointment period is 8/5/2026 – 06/04/2027. This position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Durham.
The NCSSM-Durham Humanities Department offers courses in five World Languages (Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish), American Studies, and a broad range of English and interdisciplinary Humanities courses. Offerings in our Fine Arts program include studio and performance courses in the visual arts, music, and drama. Our program also includes student- and faculty-led seminars and independent studies.
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 position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Durham, and is responsible for providing instruction in American Studies I, the first part in a two-course sequence required of all NCSSM juniors. It is the core shared humanities experience for all incoming students—a course in which students not only gain a sense of the chronology of American history, literature, and culture but also dive deeply into selected primary and secondary texts, topics, and issues in American culture. Students earn double credit for this course: a credit in English and a credit in History/Social Science for each semester’s study. All sections of this multi-section course focus on the study of primary sources in their historical and cultural contexts: historical documents, literary texts, and other cultural artifacts that highlight multiple voices and experiences.
The expected teaching assignment for the position is three course sections of American Studies I in Fall 2026 and three course sections of American Studies II in Spring 2027. The new instructor will also participate in sessions 1 and 2 of January-Term. During the fall and spring semesters, the new instructor will collaborate with another American Studies instructor with complementary expertise to develop an integrated syllabus in light of the American Studies program’s shared learning outcomes and course guidelines. Two of the three course sections will be co-taught with this colleague, with a section capacity of 22 students. One of the three sections will be solo-taught, with a section capacity of 14 students. Collaboration with the Chair of Humanities will also be ongoing throughout the year to support the new instructor’s teaching and assessment of students’ learning.
Humanities faculty are responsible for developing and teaching innovative and engaging humanities curricula, with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, in NCSSM’s residential and highly interactive online programs. Faculty should plan on playing an enthusiastic role with colleagues across all campuses of the school in ongoing conversations and collaborations about ideas, goals, pedagogical methods, and authentic assessments in NCSSM’s teaching and learning environment.
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 as a January-Term sponsor.
Remote Options: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A wide-ranging knowledge of American history and its cultural and social contexts;
Commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities, including knowledge of American literature, art, and other disciplines within the humanities;
Experience and/or interest in co-teaching and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues;
Experience in individualizing instruction, especially in teaching writing as a tool of thought; and
A commitment to participating actively in the multi-dimensional life of the NCSSM community.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in history, English, comparative literature, social studies, or a related field in the humanities, with a proven record of effective and inspiring teaching, preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students.
Successful candidates will have the content knowledge to teach American Studies, the core Humanities experience for all NCSSM juniors, and the willingness to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues to develop and follow shared practices for this multi-section course.
For a complete and competitive application, we strongly recommend attaching a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to your online application before submission.
Team NCSSM Benefits
NCSSM has been named the #1 Public High School in America for 2025 and 2026. Join our winning team!
Benefits for full-time temporary position:
Free On-campus Parking
Facilities: Library & Gymnasium – other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.
Health Insurance: Temporary employees who are hired to work 30 hours or more for three (3) months or more, are eligible for enrollment in a High Deductible Health Plan. This incurs a monthly expense to both the employee and NCSSM and each year these rates are subject to change.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
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.
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 note: Only one application is accepted per candidate for each specific job posting. If you have questions, please email careers@ncssm.edu.
DEPARTMENT: Student Life/Athletics
POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC Campus
POSTING DATE: 4/8/2026
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
About NCSSM
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM), a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. 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. For more information visit ncssm.edu.
Team NCSSM Benefits
NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.
Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.