Instructor of Humanities - Durham

North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics; United States; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Holidays

Tuition waiver benefits

Health plan

Job summary

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) seeks a temporary, part-time Instructor of Humanities for the Durham campus Connect program. The role involves teaching synchronous online courses in social sciences with live Zoom instruction, January–May 2027, up to 12.5 hours per week and 5.8 live hours weekly per course.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging, standards-aligned content, assessing student progress, and collaborating with the Extended Learning team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Social Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching high school or online courses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of online instruction and Zoom/interactive platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more introductory high school Connect courses in the social sciences.
• Deliver live synchronous instruction via Zoom at one or more North Carolina sites.
• Use a pre-developed curriculum, digital assets, and instructor materials to deliver engaging online courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Media Studies/Cultural Studies/Social Studies or related field

Job description

Agency North Carolina School of Science , Math Division Job Classification Title Instructor (NS) Position Number Grade FLATRATE

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.

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 [e-mail].

Description of Work

WORKING TITLE: Instructor of Humanities‑Durham

DEPARTMENT: Extended Learning

POSITION NUMBER: 65003156

POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC Campus

POSTING DATE: 10/2/2026

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

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

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience.

NCSSM and the Division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community‑engaged service and research.

Description of Duties

We seek a temporary, part‑time instructor with a background in the social sciences to teach one or more introductory high school courses in the Connect program.

Spring Semester - Contract Period: January 15, 2027 - May 19, 2027

The 21st Century Media Studies course is an interdisciplinary cultural studies course in which students examine and interpret the ways various media modes influence us. Students study media theory, analyze cultural and historical contexts, the aesthetics of a variety of formats, examine how forms have shifted, and investigate the relationship between media and reality, ways that media influences and changes our culture, and how responses to media change over time. The course considers a variety of critical approaches that include: cultural, psychoanalytic, feminist, and others. Through these approaches, students contemplate issues and problems considering such aspects as: technology, representations of reality, human meaning, identity politics, economics, self/other dynamics, gender/race/ethnicity, and community/belonging. This lens of analysis reverberates both within and outside of America.

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 humanities course via Zoom or other interactive videoconferencing platforms. Using a combination of a pre‑developed curriculum, digital assets, and instructor‑developed materials, the instructor will deliver the course live (synchronously) at one or more sites in North Carolina. Daily broadcasts will be seventy minutes long.

General duties

• 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
• structuring and managing an environment conducive to learning
• modeling for students responsibility to self and others
• following the School's philosophy, policies, and procedures (including the pickup and return of loaned technology and other resources)
• participating in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities

This position offers the option to work remotely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred experience includes teaching in the humanities or a related 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.

Enthusiasm for student‑centered, hands‑on labs or projects, and familiarity with educational technology to deliver interactive synchronous remote courses.

Preparation for teaching in an online environment, as demonstrated by training or experience.

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.

• generous vacation and sick leave
• 12 annual holidays
• paid parental, family medical, and community service leave
• 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.

Background Checks and Eligibility

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• A Master’s degree in Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Social Studies, or a related technical field, or a Master’s degree in Education with a technical Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience is required.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.