Adjunct Instructor of Art History

School/Division: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Office: Fine Arts, Design, Art History
Full-Time or Part-Time: Part-Time
About Hofstra 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.
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 2022:
Art from Caves to Cathedrals (T,Th 11:20am-12:45pm). Survey of art from its prehistoric antecedents to the year 1300, with an emphasis on how political and religious beliefs influenced the forms and styles of architecture, sculpture and painting.
Asian Art and Archaeology (T,Th 2:40-4:05pm). Art forms of India, China and Japan with reference to philosophical, religious and social influences from the prehistoric through the 19th century. Architecture, sculpture, painting and ceramics are analyzed; themes, styles and techniques distinctive of the art tradition of each country are stressed.


College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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.
Qualifications: A PhD in History of Asian Art is required; ABD is acceptable. College teaching experience is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Application Instructions: Please submit a letter of application, CV (including names of references), to James Lee, Acting Chair, Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History at James.W.Lee@hofstra.edu.
Voluntary Self-Identification All applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification forms
Deadline: Open until filled
Date Posted: 05/05/2022
Posting Number: 999927

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.