Math Instructor

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts was the first state-supported, residential school of its kind in the nation. Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, UNCSA opened in Winston-Salem in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system in 1972. More than 1,300 students from high school through graduate school train for careers in the arts in five professional schools: Dance, Design and Production (including a high school Visual Arts program), Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the state's only public arts conservatory, dedicated entirely to the professional training of talented students in the performing, visual and moving image arts.

The High School Academic Program ( HSAP) provides approximately 250 adolescent artists in grades 9-12 with rigorous instruction within the core disciplines of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Health and Physical Education, leading to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts high school diploma. Student artists are highly motivated, passionate, and creative in their arts and academics classes. While they matriculate to UNCSA for the rigorous arts conservatory training, they also expect rigorous training in their academic classes. Across departments in the HSAP, class sizes average around 14 students per section.

Further information about our unique program can be found here.

The UNCSA Mathematics Department is a cohort of dedicated teachers who value collaboration, diversity, innovative teaching, professional development, lifelong learning, intellectual rigor, and most importantly, the development of the student artist. Members of the department are offered the autonomy to design curricula and instruction to meet the needs of their unique and diverse students. The Mathematics Department offers its students the core courses of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Discrete Math, PreCalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics. As a service to all students enrolled in the HSAP, the department reserves two course sections for Math Center, wherein the assigned instructor works with individual students who need additional assistance outside of scheduled classtime and office hours.

As a member of the UNCSA High School Mathematics Department, the instructor is responsible for designing their curriculum for four (4) sections of high school mathematics. While specific course offerings and teaching assignments vary from year to year, the current opening includes sections of PreCalculus and Algebra II.

In addition to teaching their classes, the instructor will be available to students for individual help outside of class as needed, attend faculty meetings, serve on faculty committees as appointed or elected, and fulfill other duties as assigned by the Dean of the High School Academic Program.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Prior high school teaching experience is preferred. If a candidate is hired who does not hold a Master's Degree, the teacher must earn a Master's Degree by the end of their second multi-year contract (end of year 7). UNCSA will provide assistance to make this possible. The deadline may be extended due to extenuating circumstances. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for high school teaching, a commitment to collaboration with colleagues, and a dedication to support the artistic and academic lives of students.

* demonstrated passion and knowledge for one's subject and one's curriculum with an ongoing commitment to intellectual and professional growth

* demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate engaging classes

* demonstrated interest in educating the whole adolescent artist

* demonstrated effectiveness in incorporating diverse creative activity, teaching, and service that fosters a culture of inclusion in the development of citizen artists

* demonstrated commitment to collaboration with colleagues across disciplines

* emotionally mature with the flexibility and sensitivity to work with diverse personalities and situations

For full consideration for the position, please submit a curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and, in lieu of a cover letter, please submit written responses to the following three questions in the section listed as "Other":

1. Why do you want to teach high school Math at our Arts Conservatory?
2. Please describe the classroom environment you strive to create through your approach to curriculum and instruction. What are your primary goals in teaching, and how does your approach contribute to the retention and mentorship of diverse student communities?
3. How do your previous experiences distinguish you as an exceptional candidate for this position?

An EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process.

The following documents are required to be uploaded with the application;

UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment, the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.