About Bard Early Colleges (BECs)

Bard High School Early College Queens, a partnership of Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a full time faculty position in our Biology Department beginning this coming Fall 2025. BHSEC, a national model in the field of public school reform, enables talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College as well as a high school diploma.  The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts and science environment.

Job Description

The successful applicant will be able to teach college laboratory courses in both Cell Biology and Organismal Biology and will teach the Biology course in our high school science program. Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues in developing and teaching an innovative science curriculum. Preference is given to applicants with a Ph.D. in their field who have experience teaching both college and secondary-aged students.

Number of expected hires:  1

Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Queens, 30-20 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101

Start Date: September 2025

Eligibility: Hiree must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. for a September 2025 start date

Duration: Full-time ongoing

Compensation:  The compensation for teaching these classes is based on the NYC DOE salary scale found on this page: https://www.uft.org/your-rights/salary/doe-and-city-salary-schedules/teachers-salary-schedule-2018-2021

The position may be funded by either Bard College or the NYC Department of Education.

• New York State teaching certification is desirable; assistance in securing certification will be provided to the successful candidate, if necessary.

• We seek teachers and scholars deeply committed to their field and creative in engaging students at both the college and high school levels with its delights and challenges.

• The ideal candidate will be a skilled educator 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 support.

• The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college course of study.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a continued interest in the ongoing work in their field.

• The ideal candidate will understand cultural difference and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education.

• The ideal candidate will have a commitment to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds.

• Preference will be given to those candidates who have earned a Ph.D. in their field and have both college and high school teaching experience.

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: https://apply.interfolio.com/105517

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

• a letter of interest
•  C.V. / Resume
• Proposal for an elective course based on your field of research
• 1-page teaching statement
• contact information for three references

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

Questions

If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Principal Laura Hymson lhymson@bhsec.bard.edu. Include your name and ?Fall 2025 Biology Search? in the subject line.

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

AA/EOE

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.

About Bard College

Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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