Full-time Faculty in Japanese Language and Literature

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Bronx, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a faculty member in Japanese Language and Literature to join our faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year.

BHSEC Bronx seeks candidates able to teach the Japanese language, literature and culture at the high school and college levels. Candidates must be able to teach the Japanese language at all levels; the ability to teach Japanese literature in English is desirable. Successful applicants will develop and implement innovative lesson plans and classroom activities that promote communicative competence. The successful candidate will integrate cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives into the language classroom, emphasizing the real-world applications of language skills.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in curriculum development (especially for new elective courses).
• Commitment to regular and ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to working with students individually and in small groups through tutoring, office hours and advising outside of regular class time.
• Communicate regularly with administrators, parents and other stakeholders about student progress and engagement.
• Participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service.

Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Bronx, 1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: Full-time, ongoing

The salary for the position will depend on degree/credit attainment and years of experience as per the United Federation of Teacher’s (UFT) salary scale.

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

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package.