Harlem History & Culture Chair — Teaching & Community

Bard Prison Initiative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TIAA retirement plans

Generous vacation and personal time

Job summary

The Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) invites applications for an endowed, full-time faculty position—the Harlem Chair for the Study of History and Culture—at the Bard Microcollege for Just Community Leadership in Harlem, New York.

The Ph.D. in history or related field is expected; strong research/teaching credentials and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy are essential. Two-year appointment begins July 1, 2027 with fall teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in history or related field required.
• Strong record of scholarly research and publication.
• Commitment to diverse student populations and discussion-based teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the NYC Microcollege network with a 2-2 courseload.
• Organize public lectures and engage with Harlem community.
• Develop connections between the Microcollege and local libraries and cultural institutions.
• Provide academic advising to students and support inclusive pedagogy.

Skills

Scholarly research

Publication record

Public scholarship

Teaching diverse students

Education

PhD in history

PhD in American studies

PhD in art history

PhD in anthropology

PhD in sociology

Job description

The Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) invites applications for an endowed, full-time faculty position—the Harlem Chair for the Study of History and Culture—at the Bard Microcollege for Just Community Leadership in Harlem, New York.

The Ph.D. in history or related field is expected; strong research/teaching credentials and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy are essential. Two-year appointment begins July 1, 2027 with fall teaching.