Bard High School Early College II, a new school created by Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the Division of Science and Mathematics beginning Fall 2008. BHSEC II seeks teachers and scholars deeply committed to their field and creative in engaging students at both the college and high school levels with its delights and challenges.

The first Bard High School Early College, named the Outstanding Public High School in New York City by the Blackboard Awards 2007, is a national model for the education of adolescents, enabling talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an Associate in Arts degree from Bard College, as well as a New York State Regents Diploma. BHSEC II will bring the same model to Queens and will be headed by Valeri Thomson, a research scientist with affiliations at Bard College and Rockefeller University.

Successful applicants will be committed to working with students in both the college and high school programs. They will teach introductory college-level physics, biology, or chemistry as well as advanced electives as needed. They will also teach in our innovative high school science program which is designed to engage students with scientific research and teach them its principles and approaches, preparing them for independent work in the college program.

Ph.D. and college teaching experience strongly preferred; high school teaching experience also desirable. In addition, all faculty actively participate in the life of the school, advising students, serving on committees, or sponsoring extracurricular activities.

To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy or teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation to

hiring (at) bhsec.bard.edu

or

Dr. Valeri Thomson
Head of School c/o
Bard High School Early College II
525 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002-1146