Adjunct Faculty Position in Geography of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (Fall 2026) Hofstra University in United States

Hofstra University is advertising a part-time Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor position in the Department of Global Studies and Geography for Fall 2026.

The teaching assignment is one undergraduate, introductory-level course: GEOG 123, Geography of Eastern Europe and the Republics of the former Soviet Union. The course focuses on the environment and peoples of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, with emphasis on past territorial changes and recent social, economic, and political transitions. The class is scheduled in person only on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m., with enrollment capped at 37 students.

Academic field keywords: geography, Eastern Europe, former Soviet Union, political transitions, economic transitions, social transitions, territorial change, undergraduate teaching.

Eligibility: a master’s degree in Geography or a closely related discipline is required. A Ph.D. in Geography is preferred. Prior US college-level teaching experience, especially in a similar course, is also preferred.

Application materials: cover letter describing training in geography or a related field, prior teaching experience, and commitment to pedagogy; curriculum vitae; and names/contact information for three references.

How to apply: submit the application through Hofstra’s system using the provided job link. The posting states that review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Direct inquiries should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Adjunct Faculty Search Fall 2026.”

Compensation: $1,458-$1,711 per credit hour, plus access to university benefits such as paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with university contributions.