WORKING TITLE: Instructor of Science (Biology)
DEPARTMENT: Science
POSITION LOCATION: Morganton
POSTING DATE: 6/10/2026
CLOSING DATE: 8/7/2026
**This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date listed.
START DATE: Late Fall 2026/no later than January 2027
POSITION TYPE: Full time, permanent EHRA Faculty, 10-month contract, 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America NCSSM and the Science Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
Description of Duties:
The Instructor of Science (Biology) position reports to the Morganton Chair of Science and is responsible for the instruction of three classes each semester and two classes each January Term.
General duties 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 tutorial sessions as outlined by the department
- Regularly monitor and evaluate students’ progress
- Provide students with resources and feedback on their performance
- Structure and manage an environment conducive to learning
- Model for students responsibility to self and others
- Follow NCSSM’s philosophy, policies, and procedures
- Attend departmental, discipline, faculty meetings; effectively collaborate with colleagues
- Participate in professional development and personal intellectual growth activities
Participate in one or more of the following activities:
- Serve as academic advisor, sponsor a club, competition, or event
- Serve as an officer of Faculty Senate
- Provide administrative support such as managing Teaching Assistants
- Provide information, service, and expertise to other schools and organizations
- Assist students on special projects, independent and individual study, and seminar-based studies
- Participate in the Admissions Process by recruiting, selecting, and advising prospective students
- Participate in NCSSM alumni activities
- Provide assistance for school-sponsored programs and extracurricular activities.
Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions. Occasional travel with students is expected in association with science extracurricular activities and/or scientific meetings.
The position is a full-time, 10-month appointment in the Department of Science at the NCSSM-Morganton campus, with full benefits through the state of North Carolina. Additional paid employment is possible during the summer months for interested instructors.
Specific duties:
Teach 3 class sections each semester and one 4 week or two 2 week January Term courses. Adopt core NCSSM science courses and develop new elective and interdisciplinary courses. Teaching responsibilities, as determined by the Chair, will be primarily residential classes but may include online teaching assignments. Specific courses for 2026-2027 will include two sections of Foundations of Data Science, with the remainder of the teaching load consisting of biology focused courses such as Classical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience, Evolution, Climate Change Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology and Research Experience in Biology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Management Preferences:- Experience teaching high school or undergraduate biology/science with a quantitative approach and a commitment to engaging gifted and motivated students in face-to-face and online classrooms.
- Enthusiasm for student-centered, hands-on lab activities and familiarity with educational and laboratory technology.
- Interest in emphasizing quantitative and computational approaches to science content and incorporating the concepts and techniques of data science.
- Ability to code in one or more programming languages and familiarity with statistical testing of scientific data sets.
- Experience mentoring science research.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree or higher in Biology, a related Natural Science or Science Education with demonstrated teaching experience. Alternatively a Master’s degree or higher in a technical field such as computer science or engineering, with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, a related Natural Science or Science Education with demonstrated teaching experience.Preparation for teaching a student population with a broad range of background knowledge as shown by training or experience.
A Master’s degree is required. Candidates currently pursuing their degree must provide proof of degree conferral by the hire date.
For a complete and competitive application, attach a cover letter, CV/Resume with 3 references 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!
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.
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.
