costume, and fashion), methods of construction and manufacture, and histories and methodologies in fashion studies is essential. Research about, with, or in collaboration with Indigenous, diasporic, migrant, and/or underrepresented communities is encouraged. Regardless of area of specialization in the Americas, the ability to teach and advise about textiles, fashion, and dress in wider global, theoretical, and methodological contexts is expected. Successful candidates will have some experience teaching and advising graduate students, and interest in pursuing public scholarship.

Bard Graduate Center is an advanced graduate research institute in New York City dedicated to the cultural histories of the material world. Our MA and PhD degree programs, Gallery exhibitions, research initiatives, scholarly publications and public programs promote interdisciplinary ways of thinking about decorative arts, design history, and material culture. Our students gravitate to careers in academia, the art world, museums, and publishing. 

Compensation: The salary range is $85,000 - $105,000

Please send CV, cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation, and a writing sample no longer than 30 pages to faculty.search@bgc.bard.edu by October 1, 2026.

Work authorization in the United States required.

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.

costume, and fashion), methods of construction and manufacture, and histories and methodologies in fashion studies is essential. Research about, with, or in collaboration with Indigenous, diasporic, migrant, and/or underrepresented communities is encouraged. Regardless of area of specialization in the Americas, the ability to teach and advise about textiles, fashion, and dress in wider global, theoretical, and methodological contexts is expected. Successful candidates will have some experience teaching and advising graduate students, and interest in pursuing public scholarship.

Bard Graduate Center is an advanced graduate research institute in New York City dedicated to the cultural histories of the material world. Our MA and PhD degree programs, Gallery exhibitions, research initiatives, scholarly publications and public programs promote interdisciplinary ways of thinking about decorative arts, design history, and material culture. Our students gravitate to careers in academia, the art world, museums, and publishing. 

Compensation: The salary range is $85,000 - $105,000

Please send CV, cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation, and a writing sample no longer than 30 pages to faculty.search@bgc.bard.edu by October 1, 2026.

Work authorization in the United States required.

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.