Job Title:  Faculty – Chemistry (Bard High School Early College DC)

About the Bard Early Colleges

Through a tuition-free, engaging college program in the liberal arts and sciences with robust supports, the Bard Early Colleges (BECs) help high school students, particularly those at risk of not completing postsecondary education, access, afford, and complete college more prepared for the next steps in their academic or civic life or in their careers.  Students are taught by college faculty in seminar classes; they receive up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma.

The Bard Early Colleges begin preparing students for college work as early as the 9th grade and offer ongoing guidance and academic supports. Now in its second decade, the Bard Early College network serves over 3,300 students in five states and in Washington DC. Since 2003, Bard College has awarded more than 3,000 A.A. degrees to its early college students.

About the Position

Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC), a partnership between Bard College and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Chemistry, beginning August 2025. Bard DC seeks candidates with specializations in Chemistry or a closely related field; candidates will teach courses in their fields of specialization, as well as interdisciplinary courses in the Sciences.

Position Duties

We seek educators passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds and preparation. The successful applicant 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. A graduate degree in the field and college teaching experience is required; high school teaching experience, and/or experience working with high school-age students is desirable. 

Location: Bard High School Early College at 1351 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

Start Date: August 2025

Compensation: Salary range is based on experience and follows a salary schedule similar to this one: https://dcps.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcps/page_content/attachments/WTU%20FY20-FY23.pdf

Type of Position: The position is DCPS funded

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field at the time of employment (preferred); ABD and M.F.A. will be considered
• Experience teaching at both high school and college levels is needed. Candidates who have prior K-12 experience are preferred
• Interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study is preferred
• 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
• Experience with recognizing and a commitment to reducing barriers to inclusion

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/108006

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with our organization:

• Letter of interest
• C.V. / resume
• One-page teaching statement
• Sample course syllabus
• Contact information for three references

In addition, you will need to go to the DCPS website and complete an online DCPS teacher application form which can be accessed via this link.

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

Questions

Inquiries may be directed via email to Kym Sturdivant, at ksturdivant@bhsec.bard.edu.  Please include your name and the position your are inquiring about in the subject of your email.

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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