Full-Time Faculty - English Literature

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bard High School Early College Baltimore invites applications for a full-time English Literature position starting August 2026. The successful candidate will teach American or World Literature in the high school program, plus Seminar sequence courses in the college program, and electives in their area of expertise.

All BHSEC Baltimore faculty participate in student advising, committees, or sponsoring extracurricular activities. A Masters degree is required, Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Commitment to equity and social justice.
• Experience teaching high school and/or college courses.
• Interest in working with high school students who are also completing a college-level course of study.

Responsibilities

• Teach American or World Literature in the high school program, Seminar sequence courses in the college program, and electives in their area of expertise.
• Participate actively in school life: advising students, serving on committees, and sponsoring extracurricular activities.

Skills

Dedication to teaching

Equity & social justice

Interacting with high school students

College-track instruction

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D./ABD preferred

Job description

The Bard Early Colleges, tuition-free, satellite campuses of Bard College operated through partnerships with public school systems, are founded on the belief that many high‑school‑age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education.

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 third decade, the Bard Early College network of campuses serves over 3,300 students in campuses in Lower Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and in 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 5,500 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 2026. 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:

2

Location:

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

Start Date:

August 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Compensation

$60,000 -$100,000 (compensation commensurate with experience and based on school district pay scale)

Qualifications

• 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 under‑represented 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.

Questions

Inquiries about this position can be submitted to Arnetta Young at [email protected]. Please indicate (in the subject line of your email) that you are inquiring about the English Literature position.

Bard High School Early College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. Women and members of under‑represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Please see the Bard employee handbook for more information about the employee policies of the College.

This position is contingent upon passing Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) pre‑employment screening process and availability of funds. Work authorization in the United States is required for all BHSEC Baltimore faculty positions.

AA/EOE