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Social Studies - One Year Position - US History and Social Studies - Non-Western

Full-Time Faculty Position - Social Studies

Part-Time Faculty Position - Psychology

Full-Time Information Technology Officer


Social Studies - One Year Position - US History and Social Studies - Non-Western

Bard High School Early College, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time, one year replacement faculty position in the Social Studies department, beginning September 2008. The successful applicant will teach the Americas, a 9th grade survey of United States history and teach college electives in U.S. history.

BHSEC, a national model in the field of public school reform, enables talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College as well as a high school diploma. The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body.

The successful applicant for this position should be committed to innovative teaching to prepare students for college level studies. In addition, candidates will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including advising students and serving on committees and/or clubs.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy or teaching portfolio, and letters of reference by June 16 to:

Michael Lerner
Associate Dean of Studies
Bard High School Early College
525 E. Houston Street
NY NY 10002

Review of applications to begin immediately. Applications may be submitted by
email to: hiring@bhsec.bard.edu

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Faculty in the Social Studies

Bard High School Early College, a partnership of Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Social Studies beginning Fall 2008, budget pending. BHSEC, a national model in the field of public education reform, enables talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College as well as a high school diploma. The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment.

The Department of Social Studies seeks to expand its college elective offerings into disciplines we do not currently cover (Anthropology or Sociology) and/or into non-Western fields (African, Asian or Middle Eastern Studies). The successful candidate will teach the 10th grade Global Studies course as well as college electives and seminars in his or her field of expertise. In addition, candidates will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including advising students and serving on committees. Preference will be given to candidates whose training and research are interdisciplinary and cross-cultural. A Ph.D. in hand is preferred; doctoral candidates nearing completion of their degrees will be considered as well. College teaching experience is required.

The position offers the opportunity to work as a member of a dedicated faculty, most of whom hold doctorates in their fields. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience. Qualified and interested applicants should send a letter of interest (including a description of courses you propose to teach), curriculum vitae and teaching portfolio (including evaluations and teaching philosophy), and letters of reference to the address provided below.

Inquiries may be directed via email to hiring@bhsec.bard.edu with the subject line "BHSEC Social Studies Search." Applications must be received by mail by May 11, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please.

Michael Lerner
Associate Dean of Studies
Social Studies Search
Bard High School Early College
525 East Houston Street
New York, NY 10002

Part-Time Faculty Position - Psychology

Bard High School Early College, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a part-time faculty position in Psychology, contingent on funding, beginning Fall 2008.

BHSEC, a national model in the field of public school reform, enables talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College as well as a high school diploma. The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body.

The successful applicants for this position should be willing to teach introductory college level psychology to a younger student body. In addition, candidates will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including advising students and serving on committees and advising clubs. Ph.D. and college teaching experience strongly preferred.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy or teaching portfolio, and letters of reference to:

Michael Lerner
Associate Dean of Studies
Bard High School Early College
525 E. Houston Street
New York, NY 10002

Review of applications to begin immediately.

Applicants may be submitted by email to: hiring@bhsec.bard.edu with the subject line "BHSEC Psychology Search."

Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Full-Time Information Technology Officer 

The Bard High School Early College Programs seeks a successful candidate for the newly created position of Information Technology Officer.  This person will develop and manage a business process analysis that identifies in detail the data and computer systems needs of Bard High School Early College Programs in Manhattan and Queens, carry out detailed analysis of the extent to which BHSEC’s system needs may be met through utilization of software applications required by the NYC DoE and those maintained by Bard College. The candidate will prepare, oversee implementation & manage a detailed development and implementation plan for management’s review and approval. The Officer will train faculty and staff & oversee all technology at the two schools, supervising technology staff, oversee academic and instructional technology, administrative technology, network technology, user support services, multimedia development, instructional multimedia services, hardware maintenance and repair. The officer will lead in development of long range technology plans, oversee email & web technologies and develop budgets for technology initiative at both schools.

As chief information officer for the BHSEC programs, the successful candidate will coordinate the BHSEC information and technology needs with the DoE’s & Bard College’s resources and requirements. The officer will also develop & supervise the data collection & reporting for both high schools. Effective verbal and written communications/presentation skills, a commitment to participatory management and teamwork, experience in learning software systems quickly, developing functional specifications for systems, accomplishing given programmatic needs, preferably in the education domain are essential for this position. Preference given to candidates with specific experience carrying out the full life cycle of system development, a familiarity with Oracle Banner software, Daedulus, or any of the NYC DOE systems (i.e., ARIS, HSST, ATS) also preferred. The successful candidate must have experience in information systems management, computer science, information science and technology in a college or high school setting.  Master’s degree preferred.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity. Visit www.bard.edu/employment for a full job description, or visit www.bard.edu/bhsec for more information on our schools.

Applicants may be submitted by email to: hr@bard.edu with the subject line "BHSEC Information Technology Officer" (attachments only please).


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