Adjunct Faculty, Geography

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Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

The Hofstra University Department of Global Studies and Geography invites applications for two separate part-time adjunct positions for Spring 2025. Each instructor will teach up to two in-person undergraduate introductory sections of Introduction to Digital Mapping, Geography 060.

The sections are offered on either a Monday/Wednesday schedule or a Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Each class runs for 85 minutes and enrollments for the classes are capped at 35 students. These classes cannot be taught remotely.

For this 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. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience and 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.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:            

https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/4825

• Cover letter
• CV
• Names and contact information of at least three references

In your cover letter, please describe your training in geography/GIS or related field, any teaching experience, and your commitment to pedagogy. Please direct any inquiries to [email protected], with the words “Adjunct Spring 2025.” Application review begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

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.