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Posting Number PG194586EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Lecturer-Teacher, Education and Learning Sciences
Anticipated Hiring Range $5,000 per 3 credit hour class (10,000 annualized)
Work Schedule Class schedule subject to curriculum offerings
Job Location Raleigh, North Carolina (This role requires an on-site presence in Raleigh, where classes are held)
Department Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
About the Department
About the NC State College of Education
As one of the nation’s top-ranked colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.
The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $20 million.
The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
About TELS
The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) comprises 40 full-time faculty members preparing more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students and 200 students in alternative teacher licensure programs. We prepare students to work in a range of fields across various programs that include Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Equity, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education (with a STEM focus), Reading Education, Learning Analytics, Learning Design and Technology, Middle and Secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies, Multilingual Education/English as a Second Language, and Special Education. We advance education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. We prepare professionals who are committed to provide learning opportunities for all and who have deep content knowledge, demonstrate strong working knowledge of effective pedagogies, and realize the potential of digital technologies to enhance learning. We shape the field of education by engaging in research that addresses current challenges, and by participating in cross-disciplinary work that deals with real problems in forward-looking ways. The department exemplifies an innovative merging of teacher education and the learning sciences that results in new pathways for teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. The preparation that our students receive is unmatched in scope, priorities, and outcomes, assuring that our graduates are able to make profound contributions to education and society.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Lecturer supports the TELS program by delivering high-quality, instruction-focused teaching that prepares future educators for success in K–12 settings. This role emphasizes effective pedagogy, integration of instructional technologies, and application of research-based practices. The Lecturer contributes to student learning, curriculum alignment, and the connection between coursework and field-based experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Teaching:
- Teach 1–3 courses per semester in areas such as elementary education, middle grades education, subject-matter methods (e.g., math, science, literacy), or learning sciences
- Design and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction
- Apply research-based teaching strategies and best practices
- Integrate digital tools and instructional technologies to enhance learning
- Connect theory to practice through real-world application
- Facilitate active learning through discussion, collaboration, and applied activities
Course Design & Curriculum Alignment:
- Develop and update course materials, assignments, and syllabi
- Ensure alignment with program goals and relevant standards (e.g., NC Standard Course of Study)
- Collaborate with faculty and program coordinators to maintain consistency across courses
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires master’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Experience teaching in K–12 settings aligned with TELS program areas, such as:
+ Elementary education (STEM focus)
+ Secondary English Language Arts or Social Studies
+ Special Education or Multilingual Education (ESL)
- Experience working in or supporting teacher preparation programs, including preservice teacher development
- Demonstrated use of research-based instructional practices, including differentiation, culturally responsive teaching, and inclusive pedagogy
- Experience integrating digital tools, learning technologies, or instructional design principles into teaching
- Experience designing and implementing project-based, experiential, or hands-on learning
- Familiarity with clinical practice models, including supervision or support of field placements or student teaching
- Knowledge of or experience aligning instruction with:
+ NC Standard Course of Study
+ Common Core, NGSS, or other relevant standards
- Experience collaborating with schools, districts, or educational partners
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 04/09/2026
Anticipated Close Date This is a pooled position we are actively recruiting for therefore applications will remain on file for one year should openings arise in subsequent semesters.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume, contact information for at least three professional references and a cover letter (optional).
Position Details
Position Number 00112002
Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 0.225 to 1.0 fte based on department needs
Appointment < 9 Months Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 131101 - Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University 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.
Posting Information
Posting Number PG194586EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Lecturer-Teacher, Education and Learning Sciences
Anticipated Hiring Range $5,000 per 3 credit hour class (10,000 annualized)
Work Schedule Class schedule subject to curriculum offerings
Job Location Raleigh, North Carolina (This role requires an on-site presence in Raleigh, where classes are held)
Department Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
About the Department
About the NC State College of Education
As one of the nation’s top-ranked colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.
The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $20 million.
The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
About TELS
The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) comprises 40 full-time faculty members preparing more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students and 200 students in alternative teacher licensure programs. We prepare students to work in a range of fields across various programs that include Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Equity, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education (with a STEM focus), Reading Education, Learning Analytics, Learning Design and Technology, Middle and Secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies, Multilingual Education/English as a Second Language, and Special Education. We advance education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. We prepare professionals who are committed to provide learning opportunities for all and who have deep content knowledge, demonstrate strong working knowledge of effective pedagogies, and realize the potential of digital technologies to enhance learning. We shape the field of education by engaging in research that addresses current challenges, and by participating in cross-disciplinary work that deals with real problems in forward-looking ways. The department exemplifies an innovative merging of teacher education and the learning sciences that results in new pathways for teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. The preparation that our students receive is unmatched in scope, priorities, and outcomes, assuring that our graduates are able to make profound contributions to education and society.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The Lecturer supports the TELS program by delivering high-quality, instruction-focused teaching that prepares future educators for success in K–12 settings. This role emphasizes effective pedagogy, integration of instructional technologies, and application of research-based practices. The Lecturer contributes to student learning, curriculum alignment, and the connection between coursework and field-based experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction & Teaching:
- Teach 1–3 courses per semester in areas such as elementary education, middle grades education, subject-matter methods (e.g., math, science, literacy), or learning sciences
- Design and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction
- Apply research-based teaching strategies and best practices
- Integrate digital tools and instructional technologies to enhance learning
- Connect theory to practice through real-world application
- Facilitate active learning through discussion, collaboration, and applied activities
Course Design & Curriculum Alignment:
- Develop and update course materials, assignments, and syllabi
- Ensure alignment with program goals and relevant standards (e.g., NC Standard Course of Study)
- Collaborate with faculty and program coordinators to maintain consistency across courses
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires master’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Experience teaching in K–12 settings aligned with TELS program areas, such as:
+ Elementary education (STEM focus)
+ Secondary English Language Arts or Social Studies
+ Special Education or Multilingual Education (ESL)
- Experience working in or supporting teacher preparation programs, including preservice teacher development
- Demonstrated use of research-based instructional practices, including differentiation, culturally responsive teaching, and inclusive pedagogy
- Experience integrating digital tools, learning technologies, or instructional design principles into teaching
- Experience designing and implementing project-based, experiential, or hands-on learning
- Familiarity with clinical practice models, including supervision or support of field placements or student teaching
- Knowledge of or experience aligning instruction with:
+ NC Standard Course of Study
+ Common Core, NGSS, or other relevant standards
- Experience collaborating with schools, districts, or educational partners
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 04/09/2026
Anticipated Close Date This is a pooled position we are actively recruiting for therefore applications will remain on file for one year should openings arise in subsequent semesters.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume, contact information for at least three professional references and a cover letter (optional).
Position Details
Position Number 00112002
Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 0.225 to 1.0 fte based on department needs
Appointment < 9 Months Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 131101 - Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University 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.
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Which visa types are most common for K-12 education roles in North Carolina?
The H-1B visa is used for K-12 roles that qualify as specialty occupations, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in education or a specific subject area. The J-1 visa is also common, particularly through cultural exchange teacher programs that bring international educators to underserved North Carolina districts. Some districts also sponsor TN visas for qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible teaching categories.
Which companies sponsor visas for K-12 educators in North Carolina?
North Carolina's largest public school districts are the primary sponsors. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Wake County Public School System, and Durham Public Schools have active international recruitment programs, particularly for subject areas with persistent shortages like special education, bilingual education, and STEM. Guilford County Schools and Cumberland County Schools also participate in J-1 exchange teacher programs to address staffing gaps.
How to find k 12 education visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate is a focused resource for international job seekers looking for K-12 education roles in North Carolina that offer visa sponsorship. You can filter specifically by state and role type to see which districts and schools are actively hiring internationally. This saves significant time compared to reviewing individual district career pages, especially when you need to confirm sponsorship availability before applying.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most K-12 education sponsorship jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham account for the highest volume of K-12 sponsorship opportunities given the size of their school districts and rapid population growth. Fayetteville, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem also have notable activity, particularly through J-1 exchange teacher pipelines. Rural districts in eastern North Carolina sometimes actively recruit internationally for hard-to-fill special education and STEM positions.
Are there state-specific considerations for international K-12 educators seeking sponsorship in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires all classroom teachers to hold a valid state teaching license, which international educators must obtain through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Credential evaluation and subject-area testing requirements apply regardless of visa category. Districts sponsoring J-1 teachers typically coordinate licensing support as part of the placement process, but H-1B petitions generally require licensure to be in place before the petition is filed.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored k 12 education jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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