Employment

Bard College Berlin, A Liberal Arts University invites applications for a

Professorship of Politics (Public Policy)

(W2/Associate Professorship level) from September 2021. Applications are invited from candidates with a background in Public Policy and Policy Analysis. A comparative research focus on country contexts in the Global South is desirable, as well as an interest in the history and development of the social sciences. Extending and consolidating a network of connections to Berlin academic, political and non-governmental institutions (to facilitate internship placements as well as cooperation partnerships in teaching and research) is an essential part of the professor’s role. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree, an excellent track record in research and teaching, and an interest in liberal arts education. An initial contract of four years (at W2 German salary scale) will be tenured on successful evaluation. Teaching hours are 10 LVS or a 2-3 courseload.

Please send a motivation letter, a CV including list of publications, recent teaching evaluations, a statement on current and future research interests, the names and contact details of 2 referees, and samples of 3 publications by email to jobs@berlin.bard.edu by Friday April 2, 2021. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Prof. Dr. Boris Vormann (b.vormann@berlin.bard.edu).

Bard College Berlin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or age.

Bard College Berlin, A Liberal Arts University invites applications for a

Student Life Fellows (40 hrs/wk)

Student Life Fellows at Bard College Berlin will help to build a vibrant, intellectually driven, diverse and engaged campus life by assisting with all normal Residence Life duties in the residence halls as well as developing campus programming in one additional related area per Fellow.  Areas of interest are: Learning Commons and Tutoring; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Clubs and Activities; German language and culture. Fellows will live in on-campus residences and report to the Director of Residential Life in addition to an individually designated additional supervisor (for instance the Director of Academic Services; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; etc). They will join a wider Student Life team working under the Head of Student Life which includes staff in Residence Life, Career Services, and Student Wellness.

Specific duties will include:

•  Support the Director of Residential Life in:
  • developing programming that creates an intellectually stimulating, supportive and inclusive environment in the dormitories
  • maintaining communication about and respect for Residence Life policies
• Assistance with college events including student arrivals, orientation, open houses/open studios, conferences, graduation, break trips
• Participation in the emergency on-call rotation
• Administrative assistance for supervisor in specific designated area (Learning Commons, etc)
• Conceptualization and development of skills workshops and other programming for students in designated area
• Other student life duties as appropriate and necessary

This is a 12-month fellowship starting 1 August 2021 and ending 31 July 2022, designed for recent graduates who will not only contribute experience to our university community but also build skills in various areas of the field of student life and academic support. Fellows will receive a stipend of 18,000 EUR in addition to housing and board in apartments located within college dormitories. Applicants should note that at least 25% of working hours per week will be after 5pm. Fellows will receive training in emergency protocols and crisis intervention. Recent BCB graduates will not be eligible for this position.

Applicants should:

• Be a recent college (B.A.) graduate, from a liberal arts background or with a strong interest in liberal arts
• Demonstrate leadership roles as undergraduates and/or invest themselves in their own college community
• Show prior experience with student life and/or residential life (i.e. Residential Advisor, Freshman Counselor, Orientation Leader, Student Government, Peer Counselor …)
• Have experience and training in the designated specific area (ie working as a Writing or Academic Tutor, BRAVE counselor...)
• Demonstrate respect for diversity and commitment to shaping an inclusive university community
• Experience studying abroad and with intercultural communication, as well as mediation and German language skills highly desirable
• EU work eligibility desirable

To apply please send a cover letter (indicating both experience with residential life and the additional area of work you would like to focus on), CV, and names and contact information of 2-3 referees to jobs@berlin.bard.edu. The Deadline for applications is 30 April 2021 and interviews of short-listed candidates will take place in early May. Queries can be directed to the Director of Housing and Residential Life, Zoltan Helmich <z.helmich[at]berlin.bard.edu>