Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 8,900 - 9,400; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for an in-person adjunct faculty position in the Psychology Department for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The candidate will teach General Psychology during Tue/Thu slots 2-3:45pm and/or 4-5:45pm, in a part-time, non-benefitted role.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree or PhD in Psychology with relevant teaching experience. Knowledge of Canvas LIS is preferred. Salary is listed per credit and base rate applies to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Psychology, given preference.
• Relevant teaching experience in general psychology.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content for credit courses (50%).
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials; assess student learning and assign grades; provide mentorship and refer students to support services.
• Abide with USNH and KSC policies; participate in department and unit meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience in psychology

Education

Masters or PhD in Psychology

Tools

Canvas LIS

Job description

The Psychology Department at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for in-person adjunct faculty position for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027. The candidate(s) would teach General Psychology at T/Th 2-3:45pm &/or 4-5:45pm This is a part-time non-benefitted position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 50% Design and delivery course content for credit courses.
• 45% Prepare lesson plans and 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.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Masters degree or PhD in Psychology given preference
• Relevant teaching experience in general psychology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Canvas LIS

Pay Range: $800/credit or $840 with terminal degree

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 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 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.