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.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assist in the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion-focused education, programs, and initiatives for faculty, staff, and families
- Lead in the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion-focused education and programs for students.
- Collect and track relevant data associated with D&I initiatives
- Attend professional development opportunities and remain current with DEI practices
- Assist with marketing and communications (media relations, social media) of DEI Initiatives and programming with Communication Office
- Teach two sections and coach two seasons or the equivalent
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance (Choice of PPO or HSA plans)
- Retirement Plan through TIAA (5% match first 3-years, 10% after)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Support for Graduate Degree Studies (Faculty)
- Professional Development Funding (Includes conferences, workshops, travel, etc.)
- Full Day Student Tuition Remission at Berkshire for all admissible legal dependents
- Reduced tuition at local independent schools (Indian Mountain School, Berkshire Country Day School)
- Reduced tuition and priority enrollment at Undermountain Daycare (on-campus)
- Kellogg Travel Grant (Annually awarded grants to support leisure travel)
- Strom Grant (Funding available for faculty to travel, study in Asia)
- Campus Housing
- Access to Dining Hall
- Use of athletic facilities and equipment (includes indoor exercise facilities and outdoor track)
Please send employment inquiries to the following unless otherwise noted:
FACULTY POSITIONS
Jean Woodward Maher
Associate Head of School
Berkshire School
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
Email: jmaher@berkshireschool.org
Fax: 413-229-1010
STAFF POSITIONS
Cheryl Geerhold
Director of Human Resources
Berkshire School
245 N. Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
Email: cgeerhold@berkshireschool.org
Phone: 413-229-1201