Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Newark, a partnership between Bard College and the Newark Public Schools (NPS) in Newark, NJ, invites applications for a full-time position as Library Media Specialist, which begins in the Fall.
Through a tuition-free, credit-bearing college program in the liberal arts and sciences with robust supports, BHSEC schools help high school age students, particularly those at risk of not completing postsecondary education, access, afford, and complete college prepared to contribute to the workforce and civic life. At BHSEC Newark, students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma from the Newark Board of Education (NBOE).
We are seeking professionals deeply committed to the field of library science and/or digital humanities who are educators and community members passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic preparation. The successful applicant for this position must be committed to assisting students at both the high school and college levels. In addition, you will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service.
Candidates for a full-time Media Specialist position should have the ability to teach proper research practices to individual students as well as to groups, and to know and share ways to find and use available resources. They will also serve as the tech lead, assist with testing, and potentially teach classes related to the college experience.
Compensation: This is an NBOE position. The salary range is dependent on the NBOE salary scale for Media Specialists.
Location: Bard High School Early College in Newark, NJ
Start Date: Fall 2024
Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package.
Qualifications

• Ph.D. Preferred
• Master's Degree Required
• College teaching experience required
• High school teaching experience and/or experience working with youth desirable.
• Work authorization in the United States required for all BHSEC Newark faculty positions. We cannot sponsor visas for this position.
• We are seeking educators passionate about their fields of study and committed to advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds
• The successful applicant for this position must be committed to teaching classes at both the high school and college levels
• In addition, the chosen candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service
• We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and desire to open up opportunities for underrepresented students
• Candidates must understand cultural difference and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education
• A commitment to reducing and an openness to learning about potential barriers to inclusion are needed

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample course syllabus, as well as the names and contact information for three references through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/145984
Questions
Inquiries may be directed via email to: Dr. Mini Jayaprakash, Dean of Studies at: mjayaprakash@bhsec.bard.edu.
Review of applications to begin immediately.
Bard College is AA/EOE & welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.

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