Simon's Rock at Bard CollegeDirectors of Signature Academic ProgramsApply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/162259 Simon’s Rock at Bard Collegeinvites applications for one or more Directors of our signature programs of an academic nature, including the Bard Queer Leadership Project (BQLP), the Early College Research Institute (ECRI), Simon’s Rock in Montserrat (including the Simon’s Rock Field Station, SRFS), and the 3/2 Engineering Partnerships. Our Institution: Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Simon’s Rock at Bard College actualizes the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18. This idea, first envisioned by Elizabeth Blodgett Hall on the original Simon’s Rock campus in 1966 in Great Barrington, MA, launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. Simon’s Rock has carried out this mission for 59 years in Great Barrington, and in July of 2025 is relocating to the Massena campus of Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. In this new location, Simon’s Rock will have a diverse student population of approximately 180 students, both boarding and day students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA+. This includes enrollment in the Early College Associate in Arts degree program as well as in Bard Academy. Launched in 2015, Bard Academy is a two-year high school program with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the 10th grade. Students at the Massena campus may enter the Early College either as matriculates from Bard Academy or as students directly admitted to Early College after completing 10th or 11th grade, or the equivalent in home schooled or non-traditional pathways. The Roles: For Simon’s Rock at Bard College, we seek dynamic innovators to direct our signature programs. Specific duties will vary by program, but in each case the Directors will be responsible for academic leadership as well as duties connected to the growth and sustainability of each program. Those duties may include participating in grant writing and oversight, fundraising related to the program, and/or admissions outreach including travel for student recruitment. Directors are also expected to be spokespersons for their programs, with the campus community and beyond. Recruitment of Bard College students into academic programs is also expected for programs enrolling students. In all of these duties, the Directors work in collaboration with administrative staff in the relevant departments on both the Simon’s Rock Massena campus and main Bard College Annandale campus. The Director roles are hybrid roles spanning administrative and faculty functions; each Director will also hold a faculty position in one of the academic fields offered by Bard Academy and Bard College at Simon’s Rock, generally 0.5 to 0.75 FTE, though the exact proportion and teaching load may vary.. In applying for this position, candidates should also consult the position descriptions for faculty positions, and include relevant information as to qualifications for the faculty position that would be most suitable for the candidate’s background and experience. Duties include: For Director of the Bard Queer Leadership Project + Develop and execute the vision for the Bard Queer Leadership Project (BQLP) + Liaise with Academic Affairs, Campus Life, Equity & Inclusion, Admissions, Communications/Marketing, Institutional Advancement, and other departments + Attend admissions fairs and events with admissions potential, for active recruitment of BQLP students + Reach out to potential contacts, to share information and build programming + Participate in the solicitation of major gifts and grants in support of BQLP + Develop curriculum for core courses in the Queer Leadership concentration and certificate programs + Develop and market the Queer Leadership Certificate program for Bard Network students and for visiting students from other institutions + Develop BQLP programming, including lectures, lecture series, and podcasts + Develop career/internship programming for BQLP students + Advise BQLP cohort students, in groups and individually, from time of admission through program completion + Present on BQLP at events and conferences, and serve as spokesperson for BQLP + Other duties as assigned For Director of the Early College Research Institute + Develop and execute the vision for the Early College Research Institute(ECRI) + Providing instruction on campus in support of the curriculum related to ECRI and Early College Pedagogical practices + Oversee public partnerships operating under the auspices of Simon’s Rock and ECRI, currently including the Mt. Everett Early College + Seek out and develop additional public partnerships + Seek out and oversee grant opportunities, the writing of grant proposals, and the tracking and reporting on grants received + Oversee the administration of the Early College Pedagogy Initial Certificates and Permanent Certificates for teachers, including the marketing of the certification + Oversee the administration of the Early College Pedagogy Initial Certificates and Permanent Certificates for administrators, including the marketing of the certification + Serve as an editor (either managing editor or editor-in-chief) ofEarly College Folioand participate as needed in related publishing initiatives + Identify and pursue other publication opportunities that ECRI can support + Oversee the National Early College Honor Society (NECHS), including promotion of NECHS to additional schools + Participation in the solicitation of major gifts and in support of ECRI + Develop annual programming that increases awareness of Early College, on campus and for the larger community + Develop ECRI program literature, website content, and promotion strategies + Other duties as assigned For Director of Simon’s Rock in Montserrat and the Simon’s Rock Field Station + Oversee the operation and management of the Simon’s Rock Field Station (SRFS) in Montserrat + Hire and supervise core staff of the SRFS, including the Director of Operations and the Chef + Oversee procurement of equipment and services required for SRFS operations, including collaboration with the Chef to address food delivery and storage needs, considering dietary restrictions + Develop the SRFS operating budget, and manage bookkeeping and accounting of program and operational expenditures, including monthly financial reporting to Simon’s Rock at Bard College + Lead the Tropical Ecology Semester Abroad program, including teaching one of the core courses, and overseeing day-to-day program logistics, such as schedules, supplies, and vehicle leases; must be in residence in Montserrat for program duration + Develop, maintain, and update risk management plans, child safety procedures, emergency response plans, and general SRFS policies + Collaborate on website development and marketing strategies, including the marketing of the SRFS to other universities and NGOs + Contribute to the development and maintenance of donors + Collaborate on campus facility development, including managing construction projects and vendor relations + Support external education staff and faculty researchers with program implementation, permit acquisition, curriculum development and teaching when necessary + Ensure compliance with applicable Montserrat government laws and regulations, including managing external providers for legal and regulatory services + Develop strategic partnerships with the Government of Montserrat and local and international NGOs + Direct and participate in the annual Simon’s Rock in Montserrat Educational Foundation board meeting to support strategic planning and effective governance + Other duties as assigned For Director of the 3/2 Engineering Partnership Programs + Advise 3/2 cohort students, in groups and individually, from time of admission through program completion (advising may be direct or in collaboration with assigned academic advisors) + Assist 3/2 cohort students with applications to partner universities (Columbia and Dartmouth) + Coordinate with academic leadership at Simon’s Rock and Bard College to ensure compatibility of academic programs and policies with 3/2 Engineering student needs and requirements + Coordinate with Simon’s Rock and Bard College faculty to ensure availability of courses required for admission by Columbia and Dartmouth engineering programs + Oversee progress of 3/2 Engineering students working on Bard College Senior Projects + Maintain regular contact with Engineering program directors at partner universities (Columbia and Dartmouth) + Teach foundational courses within the 3/2 Engineering sequence + Attend in-person and online admissions fairs and events with admissions potential, for active recruitment of 3/2 Engineering students, including international events + Serve as primary point of contact for prospective students and parents interested in 3/2 Engineering program + Other duties as assigned Required qualifications: + Ph.D., M.F.A., or other terminal degree in a field taught at Simon’s Rock + Experience in the teaching and/or activities of the signature program + Ongoing professional engagement in the field of study, or related fields Preferred qualifications: + Leadership experience, particularly in academic settings + Experience with an Early College program + Experience with an independent school and/or liberal arts college Application Instructions All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Submit your files to interfolio.com athttps://apply.interfolio.com/162259. Address email inquiries to [email protected] ; no phone calls, please. For full consideration, please submit applications by February 3, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation:Administrative stipend of $5,000 to $12,000 addition to Faculty position salary This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. 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. AA/EOE