Full-Time Short-term Leave Replacement Faculty in Chemistry

Full-Time Short-term Leave Replacement Faculty in Chemistry

Apply Here: https://apply.interfolio.com/161801

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Manhattan invites applications for a full-time short-term faculty position teaching chemistry to begin in mid-February 2025. We seek teacher-scientists who are creative in engaging students, and dedicated to working with adolescents. More information about BHSEC is available here.
 
Successful applicants will have college teaching experience, will hold a Ph.D. or Master's in Chemistry or a related field, and will be skilled educators interested in engaging and challenging early college students. They will work collaboratively with colleagues in developing and teaching an innovative curriculum.  Candidates should be prepared to teach Chemistry at multiple levels, including college survey courses and high school courses.  The teaching load is generally three courses, each with a laboratory. 
 
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. This is a team-taught course with weekly meetings to align pedagogy and assessment. Post-doctoral candidates or graduate students interested in this position will receive coaching and teaching support.
 
In their four years here, BHSEC students earn an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College (at no cost to families) 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.
 
Location: Bard High School Early College at 525 E Houston Street in New York City, NY 10002

Start Date: February 14, 2025
 
End Date:  March 28, 2025  (please note that February 17-21 is a school vacation week)
 
Duration: Full-time short-term

Compensation: The compensation for teaching these classes is based on the NYC DOE salary scale found on this page and would be approximately $10,000-$.12,000 prorated for this period.

Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD in Chemistry, or related field
• Experience teaching Chemistry classes at a variety of levels preferred
• Commitment to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds.
• New York State teaching certification (desirable)

Application Instructions

Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges.  Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found on the upper right corner through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/161801

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

• a letter of interest
• a C.V. / Resume
• contact information for three references

Review of applications to begin immediately and to continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries:

If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Dean Bill Hinrichs, whinrichs@bhsec.bard.edu.  Include your name and “Spring 2025 Chemistry Leave Replacement Search” in the subject line.

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

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