Instructor of Spanish and Humanities
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The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) invites applications for one full-time Instructor of Spanish and Humanities position at its campus in Morganton, North Carolina. The position is a 10-month, permanent-track appointment with full benefits through the State of North Carolina. The position reports to the Chair of Humanities, NCSSM-Morganton, and is responsible for providing instruction in Spanish and Data Science.
The expected teaching assignment for the position is three in-person, residential course sections per semester and one to two courses during our school’s January-Term. The semester-long courses will include various levels of Spanish language and culture and our core Foundations in Data Science course. A successful candidate may have opportunities to teach Senior English courses in an area related to their expertise and interests.
A successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in Spanish, from introductory through advanced levels of the language, using the communicative approach, and will be able to develop multi-level, proficiency-based curricula that provide entry points for students of various proficiencies, including heritage speakers.
A successful candidate will also teach the interdisciplinary course Foundations in Data Science. NCSSM-Morganton has a curricular focus on teaching data science and utilizing data science across all disciplines. All juniors complete the Foundations in Data Science course, which equips them with an understanding of how data is collected and organized and how it can be used to infer meaning about the world. Instructors of this course come from all academic disciplines, meet weekly for course planning, and have regular opportunities for professional development and training to support their work in this course. Expertise in Data Science is not required; what is essential is a willingness to learn to teach the established course curriculum.
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.
Requisitos
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Since NCSSM is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities, applicants should demonstrate a deep understanding of Spanish and its cultural and historical contexts, a passion for teaching and learning, and a love of ideas, combined with a commitment to serving as mentor and guide for students—both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Applicants should be able and willing to use appropriate educational technology to engage students in learning, in both face-to-face and remote settings. Applicants should be dedicated to continual growth, both as teachers and learners. Since all NCSSM faculty and staff are expected to support the intellectual, cultural, emotional, and social growth of students—responsibilities that transcend a traditional high school or college teaching schedule—applicants should bring to the work a keen commitment to participating actively in the multi-dimensional life of the NCSSM community.
Desired:
Familiarity with the ACTFL World-Readiness Statements for Learning Languages, Can-Do Statements, and OPI Proficiency Guidelines. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to identify students’ needs and develop engaging, practical, and informative courses.
Excellent organizational and collaboration skills. Experience and expertise in working with advanced high school or undergraduate students in the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels of the language and in differentiating instruction to accommodate the range of students’ proficiencies at each level. Interest and ability to develop and teach high-interest topics-based courses that are taught in the target language and grounded in authentic materials.
Interest in teaching NCSSM’s interdisciplinary Foundations in Data Science course.
Willingness to teach in both NCSSM’s residential and online programs, with experience in using appropriate educational technology to engage students in face-to-face and remote settings.
The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values, offers, and promotes. An exciting feature of NCSSM’s academic calendar is “January-Term,” consisting of two two-week sessions when faculty members lead intensive learning experiences both on and off campus. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to develop and lead these sessions on specialized topics that will appeal to NCSSM students. We also offer opportunities for students to travel domestically and abroad during this period; as such, experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so is a definite plus.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree in Spanish, linguistics, comparative literature, or a related field in the humanities or social sciences, with a proven record of effective and inspiring teaching of Spanish, preferably with advanced high school or undergraduate students. A successful candidate will have the content and pedagogical knowledge to teach Spanish courses and an openness to teach Foundations in Data Science; and the willingness and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues to develop and follow shared practices for multi-section courses.
Cómo solicitar
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.
Please attach a cover letter, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy to the online application before submitting.
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.
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