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Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Religion (Contemporary Islam)
Position Number
999972
Position Category
School/Division
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for a full-time adjunct professor in the Department of Religion at Hofstra University. The Department of Religion welcomes applications in Islamic religion, history, and culture.
The Department of Religion at Hofstra University enhances students' pursuit of professional goals as they gain understanding of religion; recognize the multiple impacts that religion exerts upon public life and people's experience; and learn to communicate between different worldviews, navigate conflict, and deepen inclusion. The Department offers a B.A. in Religion and Contemporary Issues and a B.A. in Jewish Studies.
The full-time adjunct professor's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching courses in their areas of specialty
• Supporting efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Religion or in a field encompassing the study of religion at the time of appointment.
• Experience teaching about religion in one or more disciplines.

Preferred Quals Summary
Special Instructions
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

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

All applications received by June 30th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Religion, Ms. Erica Bosco, at Erica.M.Bosco@hofstra.edu
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
No
Date Posted
06/17/2026
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
$1,585-$1,839 per credit hour
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.