Full-time Faculty in Chemistry

The Bard Early Colleges, tuition-free, satellite campuses of Bard College operated through partnerships with public school systems, are founded on the belief that many high-school-age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education.

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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.

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. The salary range is between 65-100K.

The position may be funded by either Bard College or the NYC Department of Education

Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Experience teaching Chemistry classes at a variety of levels. High school teaching experience is strongly desirable.
• The successful candidate should be capable of teaching a college-level lab-based chemistry course as well as college level electives
• New York State teaching certification is a plus; assistance in securing certification will be provided to the successful candidate if necessary.
• 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 have an interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study
• 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

Application Instructions

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.