Faculty – Spanish Language and Culture

Full Time Faculty – Spanish Language and Culture Bard High School Early College Newark Apply Here:

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 faculty position in World Languages (Spanish), which begins in the Spring Semester (February 2026).

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 educators 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 teaching classes 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 faculty position in Spanish must be able to teach Spanish language at all levels; this requirement forms the core teaching duties of this position. The successful candidate will teach Spanish I, a 9th‑grade course, as well as intermediate Spanish and college‑level courses in Spanish, as needed. In addition, the ability to teach Spanish and Latin American literature or culture teachable in English is desirable as the periodic teaching of these courses is an academic requirement.

This is an NBOE position. Salary range is $64,000 to $107,010.

Bard High School Early College, Newark, NJ.

February 2026.

We are pleased to offer our full‑time employees an excellent benefit package.

• 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.
• Passion for advancing equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic backgrounds.
• Commitment to teaching classes at both the high‑school and college levels.
• Full participation in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service.
• Strong commitment to equity and social justice and desire to open up opportunities for underrepresented students.
• Understanding cultural differences and purposefully helping to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve equity.
• A commitment to reducing and openness to learning about potential barriers to inclusion.

Interested applicants should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample course syllabus, "as well as the names and contact information for three references" by clicking on the "Apply Now" button through the Interfolio job application link provided here:

Inquiries may be directed via email to:
Dr. Mini Jayaprakash, Dean of Studies .

Review of applications to begin immediately.

Bard College is AA/EOE and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity. AA/EOE.

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