Adjunct Faculty - Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice (FA26)

• USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct faculty position for the Fall 2026 semester.
• The position is to fill one course opening at the intermediate undergraduate level.
• The specific course to be taught is Corrections (CJS 201).
• This course must be taught in person.
• Duties/Responsibilities (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 an academic background in Criminal Justice Studies and either a completed graduate degree Criminal Justice Studies/Criminology or professional/career experience in Correctional Facilities.
• Preference will be given to applicants with both a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Studies/Criminology and professional/career experience in Correctional Facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and work qualifications listed above. Lead-instructor teaching experience at the College/University level (in-person). Knowledge of and ability to use Canvas learning information platform. 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 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? Apply internally within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. 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.