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Position Title
Special Assistant Professor of U.S. History
Position Number
896291
School/Division
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Department of History at Hofstra University invites applications for the position of a one-year (nonrenewable) Special Assistant Professor of U.S. History, starting September 1, 2026. The teaching load is 18 credit hours annually, including at least six in public history.
- We seek applicants who are eager to cooperate with faculty, students, and staff of all backgrounds who demonstrate an interest in and a record of success in public history and community engagement, who have teaching and research experience in U.S. public history, material culture and/or museum studies, and/ or digital history.
- Along with undergraduate classroom teaching the successful candidate will help direct internships and continue to build our community partnerships with local museums, archives, and historic sites.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in history is required at the time of appointment.
Preferred Quals Summary
Expertise in 17th-19th century U.S. social, urban, and/ or indigenous history are welcome, although other fields may be considered.
Special Instructions
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment
- Email address and phone number of three professional references
All applications received by April 7, 2026 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Sally Charnow, Department of History, sally.charnow@hofstra.edu
Deadline
Open until filled
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
$73,000-$80,000
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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