This high school Humanities instructor is intended to work between two departments: English and Social Studies. As such, the position will ultimately provide a bridge between them, helping to better align the skills curricula of the two. At present, and depending on one’s background, the instructor will be responsible for teaching four sections of English with no more than two total preparations; the four sections may include AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition and/or 10th grade English. In the future, the instructor may provide support for the Citizen Artist graduation requirement (gradCAP) and its attendant student projects; such project support constitutes a one-period course release. The future teaching line could also include sections of Civics and Economics and/or US History. There is some flexibility with this teaching line, allowing for input from a successful candidate based on one’s strengths and preferences. The total teaching load will always be equivalent to four course sections.

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.

• demonstrated passion and knowledge for teaching in the humanities, with a focus on English and the ability to contribute to social studies instruction in the future
• demonstrated 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

1. Why do you want to teach high school English and Humanities 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?

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in a humanities discipline or education. 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.

About UNCSA

The UNCSA Academic Program provides unparalleled liberal arts training commensurate with the intensive conservatory training of our young artists. Our 18 full-time faculty teach approximately 250 young artists in grades 9-12 across the core disciplines of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and World Languages . As such, we have a student-teacher classroom ratio of 14:1. Student-artists earn their diploma from the Academic Program, while also earning a certificate in one of four artistic disciplines: Dance, Drama, Music, or Visual Arts. We are the only public, residential arts conservatory in the country in which many high school students attend arts classes alongside their college counterparts, taught by the same internationally-renowned faculty. Our students then enter their respective arts profession or matriculate to the finest conservatories and universities or in the United States and the world. Most importantly, they are really good people.

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