What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Political Science position at Keene State College?
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The Political Science Program at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct faculty positions for the Fall of 2026. These positions are to fill six course openings at the introductory and advanced undergraduate level and concentrate in three of the subfield areas of the discipline: International Relations, Comparative Politics, and United States Politics. Specific courses include: United States Politics (POSC 210); International Relations (POSC 220); Comparative Politics (POSC 240); Law and Policy (POSC 318); Ethics and War (POSC 325); Advanced Topics in US Politics (POSC 410).
Duties/Responsibilities
(50%)
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
$800/credit or $840/credit for those with terminal degrees
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Keene
Salary Grade
Period Activity
The Political Science Program at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct faculty positions for the Fall of 2026. These positions are to fill six course openings at the introductory and advanced undergraduate level and concentrate in three of the subfield areas of the discipline: International Relations, Comparative Politics, and United States Politics. Specific courses include: United States Politics (POSC 210); International Relations (POSC 220); Comparative Politics (POSC 240); Law and Policy (POSC 318); Ethics and War (POSC 325); Advanced Topics in US Politics (POSC 410).
Duties/Responsibilities
(50%)
- Design and delivery of course content for credit courses
- Preparation of lesson plans and course materials.
- Assessment of student learning.
- Assignment of grades.
- Referring of students to support services where necessary.
- When appropriate provision of supplemental instruction and mentorship to students.
- Comply with USNH and KSC policies.
- Participate in appropriate department and/or unit meetings.
- Preference given to candidates with PhD or ABD degree status in Political Science with training in disciplinary subfields listed above.
- Minimum qualifications for consideration are completed Masters degree in Political Science with emphasis in fields above (depending on course to be taught) plus a record of success in teaching within the discipline at the college level.
- Education qualifications listed above.
- Lead-instructor teaching experience at the College level.
- Knowledge and ability to use Canvas learning information platform.
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
$800/credit or $840/credit for those with terminal degrees
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Keene
Salary Grade
Period Activity
Salary : $800