Position Title: Faculty in Literature (Bard High School Early College Baltimore)

About the Bard Early Colleges

The Bard Early Colleges (BECs) are founded on the belief that many high school–age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education. The Bard Early Colleges act on this belief by providing younger scholars with a tuition-free, credit-bearing college course of study in the liberal arts and sciences following the 9th and 10th grades. 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.

Now in its second decade, the Bard Early College network serves over 3,000 students in campuses in Lower Manhattan and Queens, New York; Newark, New Jersey; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and in Washington, DC.  Since 2003, Bard College has awarded more than 3,000 A.A. degrees to its early college students.

Position Objectives:

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Baltimore invites applications for a position in our Literature Department, starting in the fall of 2023. The successful candidate will teach American or World Literature courses in our high school program, Seminar sequence courses in our college program, and electives in their area of expertise. All BHSEC Baltimore faculty also participate actively in the life of the school, advising students, serving on committees, or sponsoring extracurricular activities.

Number of expected hires:  1-2

Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Baltimore, 2801 N. Dukeland Street, Baltimore, MD 21216

Start Date: August 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $52,712 -$93,279 (compensation commensurate with experience and based on school district pay scale)

• A Masters degree is required
• A dedication to teaching is required
• An interest in working with high school age students who are also completing a college-level course of study
• A strong commitment to equity and social justice
• A strong commitment to opening up opportunities in education for underrepresented students
• Candidates who will have a Ph.D. at the time of employment, or who are ABD, with high school and/or college teaching experience are preferred. 

To apply, please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae  / resume, and the names and contact information for three references directly with Bard College by clicking on the

About Bard College

Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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