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Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Position Number:

999927

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Department:

Biology

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an adjunct faculty position (adjunct instructor or adjunct assistant/associate/full professor) in the Department of Biology to teach introductory biology lab courses and potentially courses in microbiology, physiology, or cell biology.

The faculty member must be available for at least one to two hours of office hours per week and attend weekly lab instructors’ meetings. Teaching load is typically one or two courses per semester; maximum enrollment for a lab section is approximately 20 students.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology or closely related discipline.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary:

• Prior university teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Both a PhD and teaching experience is required for appointment at the Adjunct Assistant Professor or greater level.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter with salary requirement
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of effectiveness as an educator
• Address and phone number of three professional references

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Maureen K. Krause, Chair, Department of Biology, maureen.k.krause@hofstra.edu.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

09/11/2024

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:

$1,422-$1,794 per credit