North Carolina School of Science & Math
Durham, NC, USA
Description of Work
POSITION TYPE: 12 month, EHRA Faculty, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE
The position reports to the Director of Mentorship and Research in Academic Programs and is responsible for serving as instructor in the Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program at NC School of Science and Mathematics is in its 40th year and is recognized for its unique mix of over 100 volunteer mentors that provide research opportunities for students while NCSSM instructors provide the instruction necessary for high school students to approach research with confidence, professionalism, and self-reliance. The local research scholars and professionals serve as students’ research mentors in various areas of specialization (including STEM, Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities), while the NCSSM instructor serves as a facilitator/coach focused on guiding and assessing students’ development of critical thinking as a proactive participant in research and development of personal success...
