Adjunct Faculty, Global Studies and Geography

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Position Number: 999972

School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science

Description

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Studies and Geography at Hofstra University. The Department of Global Studies and Geography welcomes applications with prior college-level teaching experience.

The Department of Global Studies and Geography offers a wide variety of courses that lead to undergraduate degrees, or are part of a concentration in Pre-Health.

The course to be offered covers a study of the environment and peoples of Eastern Europe and the Republics of the former Soviet Union. Emphasis on past territorial changes and recent social, economic and political transitions.

The Hofstra University Department of Global Studies and Geography invites applications for a part-time adjunct position to teach the following in-person course in Fall 2026 :

• Eastern Europe and the Republics of the former Soviet Union (GEOG 123) - Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.

The course to be offered covers a study of the environment and peoples of Eastern Europe and

the Republics of the former Soviet Union. Emphasis on past territorial changes and recent social,

economic and political transitions.

This is an undergraduate, introductory-level course with enrollment capped at 37 students.

The course is in-person only and cannot be taught remotely.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

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

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Geography or a closely related discipline is required.

Preferred Quals Summary

• Ph.D. in Geography is preferred.
• Prior US college-level teaching of a similar course is preferred.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application, and be sure to indicate which position you are applying for:

• Cover letter (please describe your training in geography or a related field, prior teaching experience,
• and your commitment to pedagogy)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information of three references

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Direct inquiries to [email protected] . In the subject line of your inquiry or application, please include: "Adjunct Faculty Search Fall 2026"

Tenure Track: No

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range: $1,458-$1,711 per credit hour