Adjunct Faculty

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appThe Department of Political Science and International Affairs is seeking a qualified adjunct to teach POLT 403 US in World Affairs. The adjunct faculty will deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate students, emphasizing practical and theoretical aspects through innovative course design and delivery.The adjunct faculty will function as a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and International Affairs responsible for teaching, offering office hours, completing associated administrative tasks and communicating as appropriate with the Chair and staff on matters related to UNH policy or course management.Duties/ResponsibilitiesTeaching (70%) Delivering in-class instruction. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays 3:40-5:00pm.Office Hours (20%) This position is required to offer 1-2 hours per week of office hours for students to meet outside of class time.Misc administrative (10%) This position must handle the administrative work associated with the course, including: Syllabus preparation, coordinating books/reading materials with the bookstore, maintaining Canvas, grading, responding to email queries from students, Department faculty and staff.Minimum Acceptable Education & ExperienceMaster’s degree and 2 years of professional experience. ABD or PhD in a relevant discipline.Required Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesRelevant academic and/or professional experience related to U.S. foreign policy and international relations.Candidate must be comfortable interacting with students of varying backgrounds and abilities, and able to provide appropriate guidance and support regarding coursework. Preferred QualificationsABD or PhD in relevant discipline.Teaching certification and/or experience, particularly advanced high schoolers or college students.Applicant InstructionsApplicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:Resume/CVCover LetterContact Information for 3 Professional ReferencesCompensation Pay Range$5,000.00 for the Spring 2026 semester.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe 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 ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary GradePeriod Activity