Language & Thinking Faculty (Summer 2024)

Bard College
Apply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/143647

The Bard College Language and Thinking Program is an intensive introduction to the liberal arts and sciences with a particular focus on writing. The program is attended by all incoming Bard students during the last three weeks of August. Successful candidates for faculty positions come from many fields, including the humanities, the social and natural sciences, and the arts.

Qualifications
Applicants should have a strong interest in general education at the undergraduate level, a commitment to writing as one of the cornerstones of the liberal arts, and an active interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Demonstrated success as a teacher is essential. New faculty responsibilities in 2024 include participation in a one-week on-campus training session (July 21-26), and intensive full-time teaching during the program (August 8-29). Terminal degree (MFA or PhD.) is preferred. 

Faculty are provided on-campus room and board for the July Training Week and the August Program. Travel expenses are also covered to and from the July Training Week and the August Program.

Application Instructions
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning April 15, 2024 and we will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled.

Complete applications will include the following:

letter of interest which gives a sense of your teaching philosophy, teaching practices, and your approach to diversity and inclusion.

current CV

list of three references with phone numbers

complete sets of student evaluations from two courses you have taught recently

writing sample (prose sample, preferably an essay, no page or content requirement)

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio at 

https://apply.interfolio.com/143647

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2024 Program dates for faculty on the Annandale-on-Hudson campus:

• July 21-26, 2024 New Faculty Training Week (In-Person)
• August 8-29, 2024 Language and Thinking Program (In-Person)
  • RequiredFaculty Meetings take place August 8-11 and August 29th; L & T Prgram for students is August 12-28.

Compensation:

$6,000

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.

AA/EOE