Adjunct Faculty, Art History

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Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Art History Position Number 999972 School/Division Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties Department Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

Hofstra University's Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach the following two courses in Art History in Fall of 2024:

Women Artists (M,W 11:20 am-12:45 pm). This course focuses on several women artists from the Renaissance through the emergence of feminism in the late 20th century to the present. This course also concerns feminism as a critical approach to art, and the efforts of women artists to gain respect as professionals in Europe and America.

20th Century Painting (M,W 2:40-4:05 pm). This course will discuss revolutionary art movements in Europe and America during the first half of the century, from Abstraction, Cubism, Dada, and Surrealism to the beginning of the Second World War.

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Art History.

• Some college teaching experience is required.

• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusive in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary

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 August 2, 2024 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Alexander.J.Roskin@Hofstra.edu.

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track No Date Posted 06/17/2024 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-$1,669 per credit

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

• Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.