Hofstra University Hiring for Adjunct Faculty, Global Studies and Geography (multiple positions available) at Hempstead, NY Full Time

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Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Global Studies and Geography (multiple positions available)

Position Number:

999972

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The Hofstra University Department of Global Studies and Geography invites applications for up to five separate part-time adjunct positions to teach in person undergraduate introductory sections of the following courses

• Economic Geography, Geography 135 (Monday and Wednesday, 4:20 pm – 5:45 pm)
• Global Transportation and Logistics, Geography 80 (Tuesday and Thursday 2:40 – 4:05 pm)
• Introduction to Digital Mapping, Geography 060, up to 4 sections available (Monday and Wednesday, 9:40 – 11:00 am, 11:20 am – 12:45 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:20 am – 12:45 pm and 2:40 – 4:05)
• Intermediate GIS, GEOG 160 (Tues and Thurs, 4:20 – 5:45 pm)

Enrollments for the classes are capped at 37 students. These classes cannot be taught remotely.To be considered for the economic geography position, the candidate should have at least a master’s degree in geography or closely related discipline. Prior university teaching is preferred. For the GIS position, at least a master’s degree in geography or closely related discipline is preferred but a graduate diploma in GIS and professional experience with GIS will be considered. A PhD together with requisite teaching experience is required for appointment at an Assistant Professor level. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience but is in line with regional peer institutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as the instructor of record on a contingent, adjunct basis in the Dept. of Global Studies and Geography.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Geography or related field is required for the position in Economic/Transport Geography. For the position in GIS, substantial professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
• Prior college level teaching experience is preferred and demonstrated academic expertise in subject(s) that will be taught is desired.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational or professional environment.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:● Cover letter● CV● Names and contact information of at least three referencesIn your cover letter, please describe your training in geography or related field and any teaching experience. Please direct any inquiries to [email protected], with the words “Adjunct Spring 2024, with the name of the course that you are applying for” in the subject line. Application review begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

11/22/2023

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$1,387-$1,750 per credit