CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Instructor of Humanities
WORKING TITLE:Instructor of Music (Orchestra)
DEPARTMENT:Humanities – Fine Arts
POSITION LOCATION:Durham, NC campus
POSITION NUMBER:60087919
POSTING DATE:Friday, March 6, 2026
CLOSING DATE:Saturday, March 27, 2026
**This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date listed.
POSITION TYPE:Permanent, Full-time, 10-month, EHRA Faculty, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY RANGE:
Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.
NCSSM and the Humanities Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.
Description of Duties:
Position reports to the Fine Arts Chair and is responsible for providing in-person instruction in Orchestra and string instrumental music. Duties may also include providing instruction in Music Theory, Piano and Guitar, Music History, or other music elective courses. The instructor will serve as artistic director and conductor of the NCSSM Durham String and Symphony Orchestra, select and rehearse level-appropriate repertoire for performing groups, and direct the group during regular public performances as determined by NCSSM’s Fine Arts Series. The instructor will serve as the primary resource for students pursuing advancement in string instrumental performance and will be expected to facilitate student involvement in NCMEA and other honor events throughout the school year. The Instructor will maintain or establish contacts with community groups and promote collaborative artistic efforts that support or enrich the NCSSM Music program, cooperate and coordinate with other NCSSM Fine Arts faculty and local musical organizations, and support the overall music curriculum by instructing assigned courses and developing curriculum for these and new course offerings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong background in string and orchestral music pedagogy,
- Well-developed skills in conducting and rehearsal strategy,
- Experience with guitar and/or piano,
- Interest in outreach and commitment to the greater music education community in North Carolina and beyond, and
- Commitment to professional development.
The ideal candidate will be eager to participate fully in the wide variety of academic and cultural endeavors our school values, offers, and promotes. An exciting feature of NCSSM’s academic calendar is “January-Term,” consisting of two two-week sessions when faculty members lead intensive learning experiences both on and off campus. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to develop and lead these sessions on specialized topics that will appeal to NCSSM students. We also offer opportunities for students to travel domestically and abroad during this period; as such, experience in leading student travel groups and/or the willingness to do so is a definite plus.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance, or related field. Teaching experience, preferably with advanced high school students.
A Master’s degree is required. Candidate currently pursuing their degree must provide proof of degree conferral by the hire date.
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.
Team NCSSM Benefits
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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.
Please visitNCSSM Employee Benefitsfor more information.
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 atwww.wes.orgor 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. If you have questions, please emailcareers@ncssm.edu.
