Job description

About Hofstra

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Number: 896742

School/Division: Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies

Description

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies requests applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, teaching track, associate or assistant professor position in the Nursing Program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction to Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Nursing Practice students
• Demonstrate competence in teaching
• Reviews and updates syllabi and assures materials are up to date on the learning management system (i.e. Canvas)
• Instructs, develops, distributes, monitors, and grades student assignments and assessments independently
• Create innovative curricula utilizing experiential pedagogies and adult learning theory
• Participate in curriculum development, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program
• Attends, prepares for, and participates in meetings (i.e. faculty governance, retreat, university, and other departmental/school meetings) Engage in community service above and beyond faculty requirements
• Engage in lifelong learning as evidenced by participation in professional and faculty development
• Evidence of progressive participation and leadership of national/international professional organizations
• Participate in University-wide and community admission/recruitment events and similar activities as required.
• Participate in the student application process
• Provide advisement to and address the needs of students
• Maintain clinical/professional experience in the field of accreditation of undergraduate and graduate-level programs, namely Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education (AC-PE)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing required; Doctoral degree preferred
• Must have active New York State Registered Nurse license
• Specialty certification preferred, required for the graduate level
• 3 years of experience in teaching at the collegiate level preferred
• 5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience with simulation preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, leadership, and time management skills
• Outstanding computer skills are a must and include proficiency in learning management systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Salary/Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000

How to apply

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• A statement on how you will contribute to foster inclusive student centric activities to maintain a diverse experience within the department, describing your plan in your teaching, mentorship and service

All applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Tenure Track: No

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.