About the Bard Early Colleges (BECs)

Through a tuition-free, credit-bearing college program in the liberal arts and sciences with robust supports, Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) schools help high school age students, particularly those at risk of not completing postsecondary education, access, afford, and complete college prepared to contribute to the workforce and civic life. At BHSEC Newark, students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma from the Newark Board of Education (NBOE).

Position Description:

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Newark, a partnership between Bard College and the Newark Public Schools (NPS) in Newark, NJ, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Global History beginning August 2026.  The applicant will teach high school global history as well as college courses.  The applicant will demonstrate the ability to teach World History survey courses, with expertise in major global historical processes such as the Atlantic World, the Age of Revolutions, Slavery and the slave trade, Industrialization, Empire and capitalism, Globalization, and Post-colonial independence movements;  Expertise in African, Middle Eastern, East Asian, or other regional histories are desirable areas for elective offerings.

Candidates from social science fields such as political science, geography, sociology, and anthropology will also be considered, but all candidates must be able to teach world history. 

We are seeking 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 for this position 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. Ph.D. and college teaching experience required; high school teaching experience and/or experience working with youth desirable.  Work authorization in the United States required for all BHSEC Newark faculty positions. Sponsorships are not available for this position.

Compensation:  This is a NBOE position.  The salary range is $70,000 to $114,750 

Union Affiliation: Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU)

Location: Bard High School Early College in Newark, NJ

Start Date: August 2026

Employment Period: Ten (10) Months, ongoing 

Location: Bard High School Early College, 321 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103

Position Type:  Full-time, benefits eligible

• The applicant will demonstrate the ability to teach World History survey courses, with expertise in major global historical processes such as the Atlantic World, the Age of Revolutions, Slavery and the slave trade, Industrialization, Empire and capitalism, Globalization, and Post-colonial independence movements;  Expertise in African, Middle Eastern, East Asian, or other regional histories are desirable areas for elective offerings.  Candidates from social science fields such as political science, geography, sociology, and anthropology will also be considered, but all candidates must be able to teach world history. 
  
  
• We are seeking educators passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds
   
•  The successful applicant for this position must be committed to teaching classes at both the high school and college levels
   
•  In addition, the chosen candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service
   
• Interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study is 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 are needed
   
• Ph.D., high school teaching experience, and/or experience working with youth is desirable.

Please apply 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/129426

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents:

• Letter of interest
• C.V. / resume
• Sample course syllabus
• Contact information for three references

Work authorization in the United States required for all BHSEC Newark faculty positions. We will not be able to sponsor visas.

Review of applications to begin immediately.

Questions

Inquiries may be directed via email to: Dr. Mini Jayaprakash, Dean of Studies at mjayaprakash@bhsec.bard.edu.  Please indicate in the subject of your email that this is an Inquiry about the Faculty in Global History Position.

Bard College is AA/EOE & welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.

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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