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Posted: 19-Feb-24
Location: Sheffield, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Diversity Coordinator
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Berkshire School seeks to find an Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion. In tandem with the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, the Associate Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators to further the goals of the Diversity and Inclusion office, including implementation of strategic priorities as outlined in Berkshire’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. This person will be a community builder and program leader, developing strong relationships with Berkshire’s constituents and cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusive school community. We are especially interested in candidates who have demonstrated training in cultural competency and experience engaging questions of equity and justice with students. Candidates should demonstrate understanding and interest in curriculum, pedagogy, collaboration, current scholarship, and professional development. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, candidates will teach two sections and should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs, including evening responsibilities and participating in two seasons of the school's athletic and/or co-curricular programs as a coach or program director. A bachelor's degree in a closely related field is required and a master's degree or higher is preferred.
Salary is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities, and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA-CREF, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, student loan repayment, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.
Berkshire School strives to create a global community for students and adults that reflects the world around us and the backgrounds, experiences, identities, genders, perspectives, races, religions, and talents that each member brings to our school. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community supports and respects all cultures, ethnicities, languages, philosophies, political views and sexual orientations that exist within and beyond our school.
About Berkshire School
Berkshire School is a co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school offering a rigorous academic course of study. Pioneering programs - such as Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, Sustainability and Resource Management, and Pro Vita Winter Session - coexist with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. Berkshire provides a range of artistic and athletic offerings supported by a state-of-the-art academic building and brand new facilities in athletics and the arts. In this extraordinary setting, students are encouraged to learn, in the words of the school motto, "not just for school, but for life."
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