Full-time Faculty, World History

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Newark, a partnership between Bard College and the Newark Public Schools (NPS) in Newark, NJ, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Global History beginning August 2026. The applicant will teach high school global history as well as college courses. Expertise in African, Middle Eastern, or East Asian history is especially desirable. Candidates from social science fields such as political science, geography, sociology, and anthropology will also be considered, but all candidates must be able to teach history.

We are seeking educators passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic preparation. The successful applicant for this position 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. Ph.D. and college teaching experience required; high school teaching experience and/or experience working with youth desirable. Work authorization in the United States required for all BHSEC Newark faculty positions. Sponsorships are not available for this position.

• We are seeking educators passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds
• The successful applicant for this position must be committed to teaching classes at both the high school and college levels
• In addition, the chosen candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service
• Interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study is desired.
• 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
• A commitment to reducing and an openness to learning about potential barriers to inclusion are needed
• Ph.D., high school teaching experience, and/or experience working with youth is desirable.