Simon's Rock at Bard College

Associate Dean of Studies, Academy

Apply Here: https://apply.interfolio.com/162226

Our Institution:
Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Simon’s Rock at Bard College actualizes the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18. This idea, first envisioned by Elizabeth Blodgett Hall on the original Simon’s Rock campus in 1966 in Great Barrington, MA, launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. Simon’s Rock has carried out this mission for 59 years in Great Barrington, and in July of 2025 is relocating to the Massena campus of Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.

In this new location, Simon’s Rock will have a diverse student population of approximately 180 students, both boarding and day students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA+. This includes enrollment in the Early College Associate in Arts degree program as well as in Bard Academy. Launched in 2015, Bard Academy is a two-year high school program with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the 10th grade. Students at the Massena campus may enter the Early College either as matriculants from Bard Academy or as students directly admitted to Early College after completing 10th or 11th grade, or the equivalent in homeschooled or non-traditional pathways.

The Role:
For Simon’s Rock at Bard College, we seek a dynamic individual who will join our academic administrative team as the Associate Dean for Bard Academy. The Associate Dean will provide support and insight within the academic administration of Bard Academy and Simon’s Rock at Bard College, providing direct insight and support to academic advising, student success, and academic processes. This role is a hybrid role spanning administrative and faculty functions; the Associate Dean will also hold a 0.5 FTE faculty position in one of the academic fields offered by Bard Academy and Bard College at Simon’s Rock. In applying for this position, candidates should also consult the position descriptions for faculty positions, and include relevant information as to qualifications for the faculty position that would be most suitable for the candidate’s background and experience.

Duties include:

• Assign Bard Academy students to Advisories
• Plan and coordinate training, curriculum, and ongoing support for Academy Advisories
• Attend Student Support meetings to coordinate support for students across departments
• Collaborate with colleagues to oversee new students’ transition to the College during Orientation and throughout their first year
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning and coordinating Family Weekend
• Provide regular communication with families, both individually and within groups, and support faculty and advisors in communicating with families
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the J-Term Intersession Program for Academy students
• Review end-of-semester grades in Bard Academy, make recommendations for credit recovery, and monitor Academy students’ progress in credit recovery
• Oversee the Matriculation process and ceremony for Academy students’ transition into the Early College
• Ensure timely communication with Bard Academy students and colleagues through moderated list-serves and other means
• Contribute to the teaching (3 semester courses per year) and advising of students
• Model active presence in campus culture, including regular participation in Community Lunch, Community Meetings, and campus events
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.F.A., or other terminal degree in a field taught at Simon’s Rock
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
• Ongoing professional engagement in the field of study, or related fields
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the academic experience at Simon’s Rock
• Demonstrated growth mindset in working with younger scholars

Preferred qualifications:

• Leadership experience, particularly in academic settings
• Experience with an Early College program
• Experience with an independent school and/or liberal arts college

Application Instructions
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. Submit your files to interfolio.com at https://apply.interfolio.com/162226. No phone calls, please. For full consideration, please submit applications by February 3, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation: Administrative stipend of $8,000 to $12,000 addition to Faculty position salary
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

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