Full-Time Faculty – History/Social Sciences (Bard High School Early College DC)
Job Description
Job Title: Faculty – History/Social Sciences (Bard High School Early College DC)
About the Bard Early Colleges
Through a tuition-free, engaging college program in the liberal arts and sciences with robust supports, the Bard Early Colleges help high school students, particularly those at risk of not completing postsecondary education, access, afford, and complete college prepared to contribute to the workforce and civic life. Students are taught by college faculty in seminar classes; they receive up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma. The Bard Early Colleges begin preparing students for college work as early as the 9th grade and offer ongoing guidance and academic supports. Now in its second decade, the Bard Early College network serves over 2,850 students in five states. Since 2003, Bard College has awarded more than 3,000 A.A. degrees to its early college students.
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC), a partnership between Bard College and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), invites applications for full-time founding faculty positions in History/Social Sciences, beginning August 2023. Bard DC seeks candidates with a specialization in history of the Americas; expertise in African American, Caribbean, and/or Latino history is especially desirable. Americanists from social science fields such as political science, geography, sociology, and anthropology will also be considered.
Position Duties
For our founding faculty at Bard DC, we seek educators passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic preparation. The successful applicant must be committed to teaching classes at both the high school and college levels. In addition, candidates will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service. A graduate degree in the field and college teaching experience is required; high school teaching experience, and/or experience working with high school-age students is desirable.
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Based on experience and following the guidelines provided here https://dcps.dc.gov/page/compensation
Location: Bard High School Early College in Washington, D.C.
Start Date: August 2023
Qualifications:
- PHD. in history, sociology, anthropology, political science or another related field (preferred); ABD will be considered
- Experience teaching at both high school and college levels (desired)
- Experience in urban settings (desired)
Application
Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges. Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: http://apply.interfolio.com/123490
Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College:
- Letter of interest
- C.V. / resume
- Contact information for three references
Review of applications begins immediately and will proceed until the position is filled.
Questions
Inquiries may be directed via email to Associate Dean of Studies, Liana Conyers at lc******@bh***.edu.
Bard College is AA/EOE & welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity
How to Apply
Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges. Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: http://apply.interfolio.com/123490 Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College:- Letter of interest
- C.V. / resume
- Contact information for three references
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