Adjunct Faculty - Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,157,000; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College, part of the University System of New Hampshire, seeks qualified applicants for adjunct faculty in Sociology for Fall 2026 to fill three course openings (SOC 125, SOC 301, SOC 310). All courses are in-person; remote teaching is not considered.

Duties include designing and delivering credit courses (50%), preparing lesson plans and materials, assessing student learning, grading, and referring students to support services; also participate in department meetings and comply with

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: completed graduate degree, sociology background, in-person college teaching experience.
• Preferred: lead-instructor experience, in-person teaching, and knowledge of Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver credit-bearing courses.
• Prepare lesson plans and course materials; assess student learning.
• Assign grades and guide student progress; refer to support services when needed.
• Comply with USNH/KSC policies and attend department meetings.

Skills

In-person teaching

Course design

Student mentorship

Assessment/Grading

Policy compliance

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct faculty positions for the Fall 2026 semester. These positions are to fill three course openings at the introductory and advanced undergraduate level. Specific courses include: Introduction to Sociology (SOC 125); Sociological Research Methods (SOC 301); Social Problems (SOC 310). All courses must be taught in person. No applications seeking to teach remotely will be considered.

Job Duties

(50%)

• Design and delivery of course content for credit courses

(45%)

• 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.

(5%)

• Comply with USNH and KSC policies; participate in appropriate department and/or unit meetings.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Minimum qualifications for consideration are a completed graduate degree, an academic background in Sociology, and a record of success in in-person teaching at the College/University level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education qualifications listed above. Lead-instructor teaching experience at the College/University level (in-person). Knowledge of and ability to use Canvas learning information platform.

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/ 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:

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