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Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.


Position Information



Position Title
Adjunct Instructor of Publishing Studies


Position Number
999927


School/Division
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties


Department
Department of English


Full-Time or Part-Time
Part-Time


Description

Hofstra University\xe2\x80\x99s English Department is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach a course in book design and production in the department\xe2\x80\x99s Publishing Studies program in fall 2023.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include developing and teaching the class Book Design and Production for undergraduates and post-bac candidates. Classes are held on campus in Hempstead, NY.

The Publishing Studies program is a concentration within the Hofstra English major. The vibrant, liberal arts-based concentration focuses on the history and the future of publishing through a mix of research, internships, and project-based learning. The curriculum includes foundation courses on the history and process of book publishing, as well as specialized courses in editing, design, production, marketing, publicity, and a capstone in which students create and edit a digital and print version of Windmill: The Hofstra Journal of Literature & Art.


Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have significant professional experience in trade publishing for adults and/or children or academic publishing. Familiarity with online design platforms is preferred. Applicants should hold a BA, MA, or MFA in a field related to English or design. College teaching experience is desirable. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment, as well as an awareness of and willingness to include in their pedagogy discussions of representation and privilege-based differences in publishing.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary



Special Instructions

Applications should be submitted electronically and include the following:

• A letter of application (including the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s publishing experience and teaching philosophy).
• CV and/or resume (including names of two references).
• A book design portfolio.

Inquiries should be directed to English@hofstra.edu


Deadline
Open until filled


Tenure Track
No


Date Posted
04/21/2023


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.