Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Keene State College; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,157,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include designing and delivering credit courses, preparing lesson plans, assessing student learning, grading, and providing mentorship and support to students, while complying with university policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology preferred.
• PhD in Psychology preferred.
• Relevant teaching experience in general psychology.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content for credit courses.
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials.
• Assess student learning.
• Assign grades and refer students to support services.
• Provide supplemental instruction and mentorship to students.
• Abide by USNH and KSC policies; participate in department meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

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

Compensation 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.

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.

Location: Keene

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

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