Adjunct Faculty - Holocaust and Genocide Studies

CP15 Keene State College; United States; On-site; USD 3,200 - 3,400; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College seeks qualified applicants to teach Comparative Genocide (HGS-374) for Spring 2027. This is a part-time, non-benefited, in-person position at Keene, NH, paying $800 per credit or $840 with terminal degrees.

Four credits earned per course, with duties including design, delivery, grading, and student support. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field; terminal degrees and prior undergraduate teaching are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field is required.
• Terminal degree preferred are advantageous.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content for credit courses.
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials.
• Assess student learning and assign grades.
• Refer students to support resources; respond to inquiries.
• Provide mentorship and supplemental instruction to students.
• Abide by policies and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Course design

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Grade assignment

Student mentorship

Policy compliance

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

The Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants to teach Comparative Genocide for the Spring 2027 semester. This is a part-time, non-benefited position. All courses will be taught in person. No applicants seeking to teach remotely will be considered.

Course Description:

HGS-374 Comparative Genocide (4 Credits- Tuesday/Thursday, 12:00-1:45pm) An analysis of comparative genocide studies, with a particular focus on placing genocide within the broader category of mass atrocity crimes. Students critically analyze contested cases of genocide in the twentieth century. Course is structured around the responsibilities to prevent, react to, and rebuild after genocide and mass atrocity.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and delivery course content for credit courses associated with Holocaust and Genocide Studies undergraduate degree and certificate programs
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials.
• Assess student learning.
• Assign grades
• Refer students to support resources across campus; respond to inquiries
• Provide support, mentorship, and supplemental instruction to students related to the course
• Abide with USNH and KSC policies; participate in appropriate departments/unit meetings

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Master’s degree in related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in related field; prior successful undergraduate teaching experience.

Compensation

Pay Range: $800 a credit or $840 for those with terminal degrees

Location

Keene

Salary Grade: Period Activity

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.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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.

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.