Adjunct Faculty in Political Science and International Affairs

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The adjunct will teach POLT 403.02 US in World Affairs for the Political Science and International Affairs Department to approximately 60 undergraduate students.

The adjunct faculty will deliver high‑quality instruction, 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.

• Deliver in‑class instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:40 – 11:00.

• Offer 1–2 hours per week of office hours for students to meet outside of class time.

• Handle administrative work associated with course management, including syllabus preparation, coordinating books/reading materials with the bookstore, maintaining Canvas, grading, and responding to email queries from students, Department faculty and staff.

• Master’s degree and two years of professional experience. ABD or PhD in Political Science or a related discipline.

• Ability to teach U.S. Foreign Policy from WWII to the present and possess a broader understanding of global politics within that timeframe.
• Comfortable interacting with students of varying backgrounds and abilities, and able to provide appropriate guidance and support regarding coursework.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

• ABD or PhD in Political Science or one of the social sciences.
• Teaching certification and/or experience, particularly with advanced high school or college students.

Applicants should prepare to upload the following documents when applying online within the My

Experience:

Resume/CV section of the application (maximum five documents):

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

$5,000

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. 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.

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.

Location:

Durham