Faculty – World Literature

The Bard Early Colleges, tuition-free, satellite campuses of Bard College operated through partnerships with public school systems, are founded on the belief that many high-school-age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education.

Employer Website: http://apply.interfolio.com/103973

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Manhattan invites applications for a literature faculty position . We seek teacher-scholars who are creative in engaging students, and dedicated to working with adolescents. The successful candidate will teach a total of four classes per semester, including college electives in their field of expertise and 10th grade World Literature. All areas of specialization considered; specialization in literatures of the Middle East, South or East Asia preferred.

This full-time position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated faculty of scholars, scientists and artists, most of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. In their four years here, BHSEC students earn an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College in addition to a New York State high school diploma. The academic program emphasizes small class size, seminar-style discussion and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment.

More information about BHSEC is available here: https://bhsec.bard.edu/manhattan

Location: Bard High School Early College in New York City, NY

Qualifications

• This position is open to experienced teacher-scholars of literature who hold a Master's or PhD in a relevant subject area.
• Experience teaching at both high school and college levels (desired)
• Interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study (desired)
• We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and desire to open up opportunities for underrepresented students
• Candidates must understand cultural difference and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education
• A commitment to reducing and an openness to learning about potential barriers to inclusion is needed

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/103973

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College:

• Letter of interest (including a description of a proposed course)
• C.V.
• Teaching portfolio (including statement of teaching philosophy and a sample writing assignment for the proposed course)
• Contact information for three references

Review of applications begins immediately and will proceed until the position is filled.

Questions
If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Dean of Academic Life, William H. Hinrichs, [email protected] . Include your name and “Fall 2022 Literature Search” in the subject line.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Interfolio job application link provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

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