Job Details

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC.

The Catamount School Math Teacher Leader is an EHRA Non-Faculty position with instructional duties. The successful candidate will teach math to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, and may also serve as instructor for curriculum and middle grades education courses in the School of Teaching and Learning at WCU. They will also supervise interns in middle grades education. Expertise and experience in mathematics teaching is expected.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the WCU website (www.wcu.edu) and read the university vision and details about The Catamount School.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and must be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license in middle grades math. Candidates who are not already in procession of a North Carolina teaching license in middle grades math must obtain and provide evidence of licensure eligibility on or before August 2026.

Preference will be given to candidates who earned a graduate degree in elementary or middle grades education, mathematics, math education, and/or National Board Certification.

Preference will also be given to candidates with experience teaching 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in public schools.

Applicants should provide evidence of experiences or the potential to work collaboratively and across disciplines, co-teach with EC teacher leaders, understand project-based learning and standards-based grading, and successfully collaborate with in-service teachers in public school settings. Interest and experience in teaching in technology rich and flexible environments is a plus.

The candidate will be expected to teach and supervise interns and will share program responsibilities and provide service. Consistent participation in all aspects of The Catamount School is expected.

10 months per annual school year. Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Application must be made online. Applicants must include the following attachments:
1. A cover letter describing how the applicants professional qualifications relate to the position and how the applicant can contribute to the mission, core values and goals of the Catamount School.
2. A current and complete resume.
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degree programs completed.
4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five (5) references.
OPTIONAL Attachment: 5. Other supporting materials relevant to the candidates scholarship and teaching.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Holly Pinter (search chair) at hhpinter@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3351.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Application materials sent by postal mail or e-mail cannot be accepted.