Adjunct Faculty - History

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The History Department at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct faculty positions for Fall 2026 in Early Republic/Nineteenth-Century U.S. History. This is a part-time non-benefitted position.

Duties/Responsibilities

(50%)

• Design and delivery course content for credit courses

(45%)

• Prepare course materials. 

• Assess student learning.

• Assign grades

• Refer students to support services. 

• Provide supplemental instruction and mentorship to students.

(5%)

• Abide with USNH and KSC policies

• Participate in appropriate departments/unit meetings.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in history

• Peer-reviewed publication in early republic political history

• Expertise in early republic and 19th-century US political history

• Ability to teach a course in capitalism and slavery in the US, 1790-1850..

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching courses on American expansion in the antebellum period, capitalism and slavery, 1790-1850, and history of Boston.  

Applicant Instructions: 

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

Compensation Pay Range:

$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