Upper School History and Department Chair
Hackley School
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Posted:
February 19, 2021
Location:
Tarrytown, New York
Salary:
TBD
Type:
Full Time - Faculty
Required Education:
Masters

Chair of History Department

Hackley School

Job Description

 

Summary of Responsibilities 

 

The Chair of History is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Hackley’s history curriculum and serves as a conduit for and champion of the study and teaching of history for the Hackley community.  The Chair of History supervises a staff of 11 full-time history teachers who are responsible for history instruction in grades 5-12.   In addition, the Chair teaches three classes.  He or she sits on the school’s Academic Committee, collaborates actively with the Division Directors of the Middle and Upper School, and reports to the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs. 

 

Reporting Structure

The Chair of History reports to the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs.

 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate a team of 11 full-time faculty in the creation and delivery of a dynamic and relevant history curriculum in middle and upper school divisions
  • Lead the process for regular and on-going curriculum review and revision, aligning content and learning objectives with the school’s mission and goals 
  • Demonstrate and model a deep understanding of the historian’s craft and the pedagogical art of teaching history
  • Teach three Middle or Upper School history classes
  • Engage the department in leading extracurricular opportunities for students such as current events Roundtables, invited guest speakers, and debates.
  • Contribute to Academic Committee discussions and efforts as appropriate
  • Manage the department budget
  • Partner with administrators to oversee the hiring of any history teachers
  • Act as an academic advisor in middle or upper school

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in history
  • At least five years of teaching experience 
  • Strong evidence of academic leadership experience 
  • Knowledge of several area of historical study
  • A strong interest in the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students
  • An eagerness to work collaboratively and in good humor with the history department across both divisions
  • Demonstrated ability in contributing to the extracurricular life of Hackley’s students

 

Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to Andy King, Director of Upper School at [email protected]         

 

Salary and Benefits:

Compensation and benefits for this faculty position are competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and may include housing and tuition remission. 

 

Please note that, given COVID restrictions that may prevent campus visits, Hackley School may request to view a video recording of a lesson and/or a digital portfolio of professional work.

 

About Hackley School:

Hackley is an Equal Opportunity Employer, intentionally committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.  We welcome candidates representing a full spectrum of race, ability, gender, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation. A Hackley education embraces both the open exchange of ideas and learning from varying perspectives, inclusive of the beliefs and identities reflected within the community.  Qualifications for employment include a demonstrated commitment to these principles. 

 

Hackley is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY, 20 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls around 840 students in grades Kindergarten through Grade 12, including approximately 30 five-day boarding students in Grades 9 -12. With over 40% of our faculty residing in school housing, Hackley combines the community cohesion of a boarding school with the stimulation of a day school, all in close proximity to one of the great cities of the world.

About Hackley School
About Hackley School: Hackley is an Equal Opportunity Employer, intentionally committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We welcome candidates representing a full spectrum of race, ability, gender, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation. A Hackley education embraces both the open exchange of ideas and learning from varying perspectives, inclusive of the beliefs and identities reflected within the community. Qualifications for employment include a demonstrated commitment to these principles. Hackley is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY, 20 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls around 840 students in grades Kindergarten through Grade 12, including 30 five-day boarding students in Grades 9 -12. With over 40% of our faculty residing in school housing Hackley combines the community cohesion of a boarding school with the stimulation of a day school in close proximity to one of the great cities of the world.
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