Teaching certification and/or experience, particularly advanced high schoolers or college students.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Compensation Pay Range:
$5,000.00 for the Spring 2026 semester.
EEO Statement
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:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Period Activity
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
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The 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/Responsibilities
Teaching (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 & Experience:
Master's degree and 2 years of professional experience.
ABD or PhD in a relevant discipline.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Relevant 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.
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