Full-time Faculty - Chinese Language and Culture (Bard High School Early College Washington, DC)
- Employer
- Bard High School Early College Washington, DC
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 5, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Ethnic & Multicultural Studies, Foreign Languages & Literatures
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About the Bard Early Colleges
Through a tuition-free, engaging college program in the liberal
arts and sciences with robust supports, the Bard Early Colleges
help high school students, particularly those at risk of not
completing postsecondary education, access, afford, and complete
college prepared to contribute to the workforce and civic life.
Students are taught by college faculty in seminar classes;
they receive up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts
(A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school
diploma. The Bard Early Colleges begin preparing students for
college work as early as the 9th grade and offer ongoing guidance
and academic supports. Now in its second decade, the Bard Early
College network serves over 2,850 students in five states. Since
2003, Bard College has awarded more than 3,000 A.A. degrees to its
early college students.
Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC), a partnership between
Bard College and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS),
invites applications for full-time founding faculty positions in
Chinese Language and Culture, beginning August 2020. Bard DC seeks
candidates able to teach Chinese language at all levels, content
courses in Chinese culture, and either world literature or world
history. Experience teaching Chinese to diverse populations is
essential.
Position Duties
For our founding faculty at Bard DC, we seek 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 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. A graduate degree in the field and college
teaching experience is required; high school teaching experience,
and/or experience working with high school-age students is
desirable.
Qualifications:
- M.A. in Chinese (required)
- Ph.D. in Chinese Language, Literature, or related field at the time of employment (preferred) Experience teaching at both high school and college levels (desired) History of commitment to equity and inclusion (desired)
Application
To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one-page
teaching statement, sample course syllabus, and the names and
contact information for three references
through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/73865
Review of applications begins immediately and will proceed until
the position is filled.
Questions
Inquiries may be directed via email to Dean of Studies, Brian
Gloor at bgloor@bhsec.bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome
applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical
disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic
information.
Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and
reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment
practices, services, programs, and activities.
AA/EOE
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