Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

University of New Hampshire•Keene, NH

1d•$800 - $840

About The Position

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). 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. The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Education qualifications listed above.
Lead-instructor teaching experience at the College level.
Knowledge and ability to use Canvas learning information platform.

Responsibilities

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.