Full-time Faculty - U.S. History

About the Bard Early Colleges The Bard Early Colleges (BEC) are founded on the belief that, for many young people, college can and should start at an earlier age. Acting on this belief, Bard Early College enables students to begin serious college study in place of the traditional 11th and 12th grades, at no arenaflex to students or families. The Bard Early Colleges offer a unique home for young people's intellectual ambition: as both tuition-free, branch campuses of Bard College and public high schools, they award a high school diploma and a Bard College Associate in Arts degree (and 60 transferable credits) by the end of the 12th grade. Students are taught by Bard College faculty in undergraduate, seminar classes, all deeply rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, in Bard College's commitment to excellence in teaching, and in Bard's mission as a private college in the public interest. Now entering its third decade, the Bard Early College network enrolls over 3,300 young people in campuses in Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Hudson, New York; Newark, New Jersey; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and Washington, D.C. Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Bronx, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a faculty member in U.S. History to join our faculty for the campus' 2025-2026 academic year. Position Duties BHSEC Bronx seeks candidates with a specialization in American History. Expertise in the formal teaching of writing is also desirable. Candidates with expertise in English Literature may be considered for dual appointments in English and History. Candidates will teach American / U.S. History at the high school and college levels; candidates will teach courses in their fields of specialization, as well as interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities. Successful applicants will be innovative teachers, skilled in leading interactive, seminar style classes, and engaging students from widely diverse backgrounds. Successful applicants will be innovative teachers, skilled in leading interactive, seminar style classes, and engaging students from widely diverse backgrounds. All BHSEC faculty participate actively in the life of the school, advising students, serving on committees, or sponsoring extracurricular activities. The ideal applicant will have college teaching experience, will hold a Ph.D., and will be a skilled educator with interest in engaging and challenging younger students. Additional Responsibilities: • Participate in curriculum development (especially for new elective courses). • Commitment to regular and ongoing professional development. • Commitment to working with students individually and in small groups through tutoring, office hours and advising outside of regular class time. • Communicate regularly with administrators, parents and other stakeholders about student progress and engagement. • Participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service. Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Bronx, 1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460 Start Date: September 2025 Duration: Full-time, ongoing Compensation: The salary for the position will depend on degree/credit attainment and years of experience as per the United Federation of Teacher's (UFT) salary scale found here The position may be funded by either Bard College or the NYC Department of Education. We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package. • The ideal candidate will have demonstrated exemplary educational practices, with a demonstrated interest in engaging and challenging younger students with diverse racial backgrounds, economic backgrounds, and a variety of approaches to learning and/or needs for learning supports. • The ideal candidate will demonstrate a continued interest in the ongoing work in their field. • The ideal candidate will understand cultural differences and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education. • The ideal candidate will exhibit an inclusive philosophy that supports all students and their capability to succeed regardless of differences and challenges. • Preference will be given to candidates who have both college and high school teaching experience and demonstrate interest in motivating and supporting all students to excel at college level coursework. • Preference will be given to those candidates who have earned a Ph.D. in their field. To apply, please upload a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, through the specific Interfolio job application link provided here: . Then Click on the "Apply Now" button found on the upper right corner of the Interfolio page. Review of applications begins immediately and will proceed until the position is filled. Bard High School Early College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. Women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit for more information on our schools. Questions: Contact the school Principal, Siska Brutsaert at sbrutsaert@bhsec.bard.edu. Please indicate in the subject line of your email that it is an Inquiry about the U.S. History position at BHSEC Bronx. Apply tot his job

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