SAAO Vice Chancellor Academic Programs

About NCSSM

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world‑class public high school located in Durham and Morganton that offers residential, online, and summer programs for academically talented students.

The Provost serves as the chief academic officer of NCSSM, providing strategic leadership and oversight for academic programs across both campuses and the online program.

• Academic leadership and program oversight.
• Supervision of academic divisional leadership including all academic departments, admissions, enrollment services, and libraries.
• Faculty and instructional staff support.
• Strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.
• Accreditation.
• Resource management and budgeting.
• Promote collaboration within Academic Programs and across institutional divisions.
• Strategic engagement and institutional relations.
• Represent NCSSM with external partners and within the UNC System.

• Graduate degree (preferably doctorate) in a STEM discipline or education‑related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in academic administration, including supervision of faculty, staff, and/or other administrative positions and academic programs.
• Demonstrated success in leading academic innovation, curriculum development, instructional improvement, long‑ and short‑range planning, and accreditation.
• Experience working in a residential or boarding school or higher education environment (strongly preferred).

• Deep understanding of best practices in STEM education innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build consensus.
• Commitment to cultivating a learning environment valuing academic inquiry, student voice, and faculty excellence.
• Strategic thinker capable of managing complex organizational change.
• Familiarity with the developmental and social needs of high‑achieving students in a public residential school setting.

NCSSM offers a competitive benefits package, including generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family, medical and community service leave; flexible work schedules; a state health plan; retirement options; tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System; and free access to on‑site facilities.

Durham, NC or Morganton, NC.

North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard.

Please complete the State Application form in its entirety, including all required competencies, work history, credentials, curriculum vitae, and cover letter. CVs or resumes alone will not be accepted. Only one application per candidate per job posting is accepted.

Tracy Fullgraf

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