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Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) - Manhattan, a partnership of Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Mathematics beginning Fall 2026.  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 environment.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in mathematics or a related field and have significant teaching experience, preferably at the college level.  Responsibilities include teaching a total of four sections across the curriculum (9th, 10th and the college program), usually two preparations, as well as contributing to the overall mathematics program. Therein, contributions include participating in faculty meetings and committee work, serving as an academic advisor, holding regular office hours and staying involved in professional communities, including through research.  Successful applicants will be innovative teachers, skilled in encouraging collaborative learning and group work, and able to provide students with meaningful and challenging tasks that promote problem-solving and inquiry-based learning. Successful candidates will also understand how to foster a love of mathematics or computer science in students, emphasizing the real-world applications and relevance of mathematical concepts

Location: Bard High School Early College at 525 E Houston Street, New York, NY 10002

Compensation: $65-$100K based on relevant teaching experience and highest degree earned

Start Date: August 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester, contingent on final budget approval and renewable annually.

• This position is open to experienced teacher-scholars who hold a Master's or PhD in a relevant subject area.
• Experience teaching at both high school and college levels (desired)
• Interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study
• 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

Please apply 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/91522

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

• a letter of interest (including a description of a proposed course)
• a C.V. /resume
• Teaching Portfolio (including statement of teaching philosophy and a sample writing assignment for the proposed course)
• Contact information for three references       

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

Applications must be received via Interfolio.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will proceed until the position is filled.  Women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Questions

If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Dean of Academic Life, William H. Hinrichs, whinrichs@bhsec.bard.edu.  Include your name and ?Fall 2026 Mathematics Faculty Search? in the subject line.  All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Interfolio job application link provided.

Review of applications begins immediately and will proceed until the position is filled. Bard High School Early College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our 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.

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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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