Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood/Childhood Literacy Methods Instructor

About the role

Hofstra University's Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology is seeking a part-time leave-replacement Adjunct Faculty Instructor to teach Early Childhood/Childhood Literacy Methods to undergraduates in Spring 2027. The course is titled Integrated Teaching of Reading, Writing and Children's Literature (Birth-Grade 6).

Key responsibilities

• Teach the integrated language arts model of instruction, covering the development of early literacy in relation to reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Present essential teaching practices, guided reading and writing strategies, and techniques for building comprehension and extending word knowledge.
• Use and practice informal and formal assessment techniques.
• Explore materials for a literate classroom and children's literature from preschool through chapter books, including response logs and literature circles.
• Model and discuss the writing process, contextual spelling instruction and other strategies for writing competency.

Required profile

• Master's degree required.
• New York State teacher certification in Early Childhood/Childhood and/or Literacy.
• Experience teaching Literacy Methods; experience with Early Childhood/Childhood Literacy Methods preferred.

What we offer

• Pay of $1,750-$2,200 per credit hour, depending on experience and education.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• A retirement plan with university contributions.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; the position is open until filled.