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Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Manhattan invites applications for a full-time faculty position teaching chemistry to begin in September 2026. We seek teacher-scientists who are creative in engaging students, and dedicated to working with adolescents. More information about BHSEC is available here: https://bhsec.bard.edu/manhattan

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 component. 

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.  BHSEC's high school chemistry class 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 working with younger students.

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 (BHSEC) Manhattan, 525 E Houston Street, New York, NY 10002

Start Date: late August 2026

Duration: Full-time, ongoing

Compensation: The compensation for this teaching position is based on the NYC DOE salary scale found on this page

https://www.uft.org/your-rights/salary/doe-and-city-salary-schedules/teacher-salary-schedule

The salary range is between 65-100K.
 
The position may be funded by either Bard College or the NYC Department of Education

• A Master's or PhD in Chemistry, or related field

• Experience teaching Chemistry classes at a variety of levels. High school teaching experience is strongly desirable.

• New York State teaching certification (desirable) 

• The ideal candidate will be a skilled educator with a demonstrated interest in engaging and challenging younger students with diverse racial backgrounds, economic backgrounds, and a variety of approaches to learning and/or needs for learning supports

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a continued interest in the ongoing work in their field

• The ideal candidate will understand cultural difference and help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education

• The ideal candidate will have a commitment to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds

• Preference will be given to those candidates who have earned a Ph.D. in their field and have both college and high school teaching experience

Please apply, click on the ?Apply Now? button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/89012

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents:

• letter of interest
• one-page teaching statement
• proposal for an elective course based on your field of research
• curriculum vitae / resume
• a list of 3 references, including their contact information

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

Questions

If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Dean of Academic Life, William H. Hinrichs, at whinrichs@bhsec.bard.edu.  Include your name and ?Fall 2026 Chemistry Search? in the subject line.

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

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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