Adjunct Faculty in Computer Science (Bard Early College New Orleans)

Description

Job Description

 

Bard Early College in New Orleans engages bright, intellectually curious students through a tuition-free, immersive liberal arts curriculum offered to students in the last two years of high school. By promoting authentic and supportive undergraduate opportunities, Bard Early College faculty and staff prepare students of all academic backgrounds for further college success.

 

Across our network, the Bard Early Colleges enable talented and highly motivated students to complete a high school diploma alongside an Associate of Arts degree from Bard College. Our academic program emphasizes student-led learning in small seminar-style classes. We offer team-based intentional support for our non-traditional students, and a culture of collaborative pedagogical development for our teachers. 

 

Bard Early College New Orleans (BECNO), a partnership between Bard College and the Louisiana Department of Education invites applications for an adjunct faculty positions in Computer Science for the Fall semester (which begins in July) or for the Spring semester (which starts in January). This position is for the teaching of an in-person,  4-credit course. Candidates must be available for Faculty and Staff Orientation.  Candidates who will have a Master’s or Ph.D. at the time of employment, or who are ABD, with high school and/or college teaching experience are preferred. 

 

We are looking for candidates with familiarity using participatory pedagogy, a focus on interdisciplinary connections in their curricular design, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diverse working and learning environments. We are seeking educators with a commitment to social justice, who are passionate about their fields of study, and interested in working to advance equity through rigorous curricula made accessible to students with varied academic preparation.

 

The Computer Science class will meet three times a week, and with some flexibility on the class times. The Fall Semester begins in mid July.  The Spring semester begins January 2026.  

 

Location:

 

Bard Early College
3820 St. Claude Ave, 3rd Floor

New Orleans, LA 70117

 

Start Date: Flexible start date. Fall Semester starts in mid July 2025 and the Spring Semester starts in January 2, 2026

 

Compensation: $6000 for Science course

Qualifications

• Expertise in Computer Science is preferred. Candidates with Data Science or Computer Programming experience are also encouraged to apply
• Proficiency and interest in teaching high school aged college students
• Master’s or Ph.D. at the time of employment, or candidates who are ABD

Application Instructions

Please apply directly with Bard Early College New Orleans.  Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/146719

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College:

• Letter of Interest

• C.V. / resume

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Review of applicants will begin as applications are submitted.   

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.