Full-Time 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