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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 upper-level lecture courses in ecology and evolution, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, physiology, and neurobiology.
The faculty member is encouraged to 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.
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
06/18/2025
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
$1,422-$1,794 per credit
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.