Visiting Scholar; Cohen Institute Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Position: Visiting Scholar (Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies)
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appThe Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College invites applications for its inaugural Visiting Scholar Program . The program offers one Ph . D .

- - or equivalent terminal-degree holding - scholar the opportunity to spend the Fall 2027 semester in residence at Keene State College (New Hampshire) . The successful candidate will join a robust community of scholars and educators active in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College.

The Visiting Scholar will contribute to Keene State College in two core areas. First, as a member of the Cohen Institute staff and reporting to the Institute Director, the scholar wil l be engage d in the Institute’s programming and contribute to its mission through public-facing events . This staff member will work with other Institute team members to design and implement events and other programs related to the Visiting Scholar's area(s) of expertise .

One of these offerings will be a public lecture related to the scholar’s expertise . Additional possibilities might include a professional development workshop for educators, a webinar series, special events for undergraduate students, and/or more. The Visiting Scholar will also help to grow the Institute’s professional network and will support other Institute events throughout the fall semester.

Second, the Visiting Scholar will be required to teach one undergraduate special topics course in the Department of Holocaust and Genocide Studies . The topic for this course is subject to department and dean approval , and the Visiting Scholar will report to the dean for all matters related to their teaching.

The scholar selected for this position will receive $29,647 in total compensation (combined pay and fringe) for their work in the staff position and an additional $3,642 in total compensation (combined pay and fringe) for their teaching role. These numbers are estimated based on current adjunct pay rates. The scholar will also be granted office space and access to the Keene State College library and archival holdings.

For the Fall 2027 program, eligibility for th i s program is limited to scholars who are legal residents of the United States. We are especially interested in applications from scholars who hold expertise in areas outside of the Holocaust . The purpose of this program is to draw additional areas of expertise and disciplinary approaches to Keene State College rather than duplicating existing strengths.

The Visiting Scholar would be required to be in residence in the Monadnock region from at least August 1 6 , 2027, until December 21 , 2027.Eligibility Applicants to the Cohen Institute’s Visiting Scholars Program must:

Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by the time of their projected start date;

Demonstrate an active scholarly interest in topics related to Holocaust Studies and/or Genocide Studies;

Have the ability to work in the U.S. on an unrestricted basis. We are not able to provide sponsor ships for applicants.

Additional details and job responsibilities are provided below.

Visiting Scholar (Adjunct Staff)

- Job Summary This limited-term position is housed within the Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College. This staff member reports to the Institute’s director and will work with other members of the Cohen Institute team to design and implement public-facing events/programs related to their area of expertise.

Duties/Responsibilities Program Design and Delivery (50%)Design and implement events and programs related to their areas of expertise. This includes developing materials associated with each offering. Examples of such offerings might…