Institution or Organization

Al-Quds Bard College

Location

Jerusalem, Palestine

Website

https://bard.alquds.edu/en

Salary or Compensation

Not Provided

Description and Requirements

Al-Quds Bard College seeks a full-time faculty fellow for the 2026-27 academic year to teach in and serve in a leadership capacity in its M.A. Program in American Studies. We seek an active scholar and committed teacher from the social sciences or humanities. This is an in-person position based at the Al-Quds Bard College campus in Abu Dis in the West Bank,

The successful candidate will have principal responsibilities in the M.A. Program in American Studies, but will also teach courses as appropriate in the M.A. Program in European Studies, as well as in AQB’s undergraduate program.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in the Humanities or Social Sciences required
• Principal expertise in some aspect of the study of the United States of America
• Ability to teach beyond American topics, including aspects of European Studies and Global Studies
• All the other standard AQB qualifications about good teaching, interdisciplinary mindset, etc.

Currently, full-time faculty at AQB are required to be on campus for the major part of at least four days per week, with a fifth day required on occasion to accommodate academic obligations. In the event of continued extended closures of our physical campus, faculty will be expected to continue all of their duties in an on-line format.

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.

Application Deadline

March 31, 2026

Application Instructions and Contact

To apply, submit a CV; a cover letter that addresses your interest and background as it relates to this position; evidence of teaching effectiveness, student evaluations and syllabi; and three letters of reference through Interfolio.

Review of applications will commence on 28 February 2026.