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History Instructor and Department Chair

Job No: 496732
Work Type: Faculty Full-time
Department: YU High School for Boys
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Academic Administration

Position Summary:

The Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy/Yeshiva University for Boys (MTA) is looking for a dynamic, caring, organized, knowledgeable and thoughtful History teacher leader to serve as our History Department chair for the 23-24 academic year. The ideal candidate will first and foremost be passionate about student growth, and have a warm and engaging personality that can be used in developing meaningful relationships with each student. They will have mastery of educational pedagogy and the subject matter, but will also be strongly motivated by continued opportunities to grow and develop as an effective educator. We are looking for an experienced teacher leader who is comfortable working with both students and colleagues, and who is intentional about their leadership approach.

Position Responsibilities:

At YUHSB, each major subject has a Department Chair, a full time position that includes the management of that particular department within the school, in addition to teaching responsibilities. The History Department Chair reports to the Principal for General Studies

The role of the Department Chair includes:

Serving as a communication liaison between faculty and administration

• Serving as a content and pedagogical expert in the department, leading conversations among the department team about teaching and learning.
• Keeping current on new educational developments relating to the department curriculum.
• Assisting in hiring, training, evaluating and supporting faculty members in their department.
• Meeting regularly with administration and other department chairs to coordinate school wide growth.

Experience & Educational Background:

Teaching experience required, master's degree preferred.

Salary Range:

$85,000-$95,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



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Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.






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