Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy

Hofstra Medical Legal Partnership; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 2,008,540 - 2,357,073; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial and inclusive culture

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents

Retirement plan with University contributions

Job summary

The Hofstra Medical Legal Partnership in the Town of Hempstead seeks an Adjunct Faculty for Astronomy. This position requires teaching an introductory algebra-based astronomy lecture and lab component primarily for non-science majors. Candidates should possess at least an MS/MA degree in physics, astronomy, or a related STEM field; teaching experience is preferred.

Applications are welcome until August 10, 2025. Additional details include a collegial environment, paid time off, and tuition remission benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory algebra-based astronomy lecture with lab component.
• Courses are in-person only.

Education

MS/MA in physics, astronomy, or a related STEM field

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy

Department

Department of Physics and Astronomy

School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Natural Science

Position Type: Part-Time

Description

The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for an Adjunct position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The applicant will teach introductory algebra-based astronomy lecture with lab component servicing primarily non-science major programs. All courses are in-person only.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory algebra-based astronomy lecture with lab component servicing primarily non-science major programs.
• All courses are in-person only.

Qualifications

• MS/MA in physics, astronomy, or a related STEM field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phd degree in physics or astronomy.
• Teaching experience.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter with salary requirement.
• Evidence of effectiveness as an educator.
• Address and phone number of three professional references.

Deadline

Applications received by 08/10/2025 will receive full consideration.

Contact

Christina Lacey, [e-mail]

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

$1,458–$1,711 per credit hour

Benefits

• Collegial and inclusive culture.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan with University contributions.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter (including salary requirement).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• References.
• Evidence of Effectiveness as an Educator.