Simon's Rock at Bard College

Visiting Faculty

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Simon’s Rock at Bard College invites applications for one or more full-time or part-time visiting faculty positions, beginning July 1, 2025. The areas of specialization are open, and will be determined based on the needs of the students expected to attend in the coming academic year.

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 matriculates from Bard Academy or as students directly admitted to Early College after completing 10th or 11th grade, or the equivalent in home schooled or non-traditional pathways.

The Role:
For Simon’s Rock at Bard College, we seek faculty passionate about the Early College mission of bringing rigorous curricula to younger scholars in a community of diverse learners. A commitment to contributing to both our Early College and Bard Academy curricula is essential, including general education courses and/or introductory courses that excite students in fields new to them. Visiting faculty are expected to actively pursue scholarly and/or creative work, and to demonstrate an ongoing engagement in their academic discipline. Also crucial is an eagerness to be part of a community of learners, present for students and colleagues.

This position is a full-time position with benefits, with all teaching and advising on-site at the Massena campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Visiting faculty teaching a full course load are expected to be on campus for the equivalent of 4 full days per week during the academic semesters. Teaching will be distributed over 4 or 5 days of the week, as necessitated by the class schedule determined by the academic leadership. For Visiting faculty teaching fewer courses, the schedule per week will be determined in consultation with the Academic Dean. Visiting faculty positions are structured through one-year or one-semester contracts.

Duties include:

• Teach three (3) courses per semester (6 courses per academic year), including Bard Academy courses, Introductory and Intermediate Early College courses in the academic discipline(s), and general education Seminars
• Teach individual and/or small group tutorials, and/or advise B.A. Senior Projects
• Serve as individual Academic Advisor for Early College students and/or group Advisor for Academy students
• Provide weekly office hours for Academy and Early College students, at least one hour per course offered, and individual support to students as needed
• Serve on committees supporting the operations and governance of the programs, including attendance at required meetings
• Contribute to scholarship and/or service in the academic discipline(s), including scholarship of practice and participation in Early College pedagogical outreach; sabbaticals are offered periodically, by application, to support professional development
• Active presence in campus culture, including regular participation in Community Lunch, Community Meetings, and campus events

             
Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.F.A in the relevant field (ABD and M.A./M.S. will be considered)
• Experience teaching courses in the field at the college level
• Demonstrated scholarship and/or creative work in the field

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience teaching courses in the field at the high school level
• Experience teaching in an Early College program, liberal arts college, and/or independent school

Application Instructions
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Submit your files to interfolio.com at https://apply.interfolio.com/162258. Address email inquiries to [email protected]; 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: $61,000 to $65,000 for starting position; Visiting faculty with previous teaching contracts at Bard College at Simon’s Rock are eligible for increased starting 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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