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Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Employer
Hofstra University
Location
Hempstead, NY
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

About Hofstra:

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Position Number:

999972

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The Department of Psychology is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in the Fall 2026 semester which runs from 8/31/26 to 12/18/26. Instructors are needed to teach a course in one of the following areas: Introduction to Psychology laboratory, undergraduate statistics, graduate statistics, psychology and the law, and lifespan development. Successful applicants will demonstrate background training in the course relevant topic. For statistics, applicants must provide evidence of skills in that area. Psychology is one of the largest undergraduate majors at Hofstra. The Psychology department also administers the following graduate programs: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, PsyD. in School-Community Psychology, MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Ph.D. in Applied Organizational Psychology.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree

Special Instructions:

To apply, please upload the following with your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Email address and phone number of three professional references.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Craig Johnson, Chair, Department of Psychology (email: Craig.A.Johnson@Hofstra.edu). Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

06/12/2026

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

Organization

Working at Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere.  At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.

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