University of New Hampshire·Keene, New Hampshire
The adjunct faculty member will design and deliver course content for graduate-level special education courses. Responsibilities also include preparing lesson plans, assessing student learning, providing mentorship, and participating in department meetings.
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Education Department at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct faculty positions in the graduate program in Special Education.
The Education Department at Keene State College is in the ongoing process of enhancing the curriculum in our program to better prepare our future educators for today’s diverse classrooms. The department utilizes assessments, feedback from the field, and our collective expertise to continually improve and evolve the education program. The Education Department includes both undergraduate and graduate programs in the preparation of teachers. Keene State College holds CAEP accreditation for all educator preparation programs.
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Earned Master’s degree in Education or related field by August 1, 2026. Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience in special education settings in schools.
College teaching experience Supervision experience 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 Contact Information for 3 Professional References Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. Compensation Pay Range: $800.00/$840.00 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
Market context
In New Hampshire, graduate special education adjunct roles typically draw interest from candidates with advanced credentials and classroom experience, especially when programs need instructors who can teach working educators. These roles are competitive because they require a master’s degree, at least three years of full-time special education teaching experience, and the ability to translate practice into graduate-level instruction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree timeline and teaching background align before applying.