KSC Adjunct Faculty- Elementary Education (Literacy and Social Studies)

About the role

The Education Department at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct faculty position in Elementary Education for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a part-time benefited position.

Responsibilities

• Teach EDUC 321 Elementary Methods: Literacy and Social Studies - Integration of theoretical and practical approaches to literacy and social studies instruction in grades K-6.
• Apply curriculum development (lesson planning and cross-curricular integration), structured literacy instruction and assessment, children's literature, pedagogical practices and arts integration through extended clinical experiences.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in education or related field by August 1, 2026.
• Minimum of five years full-time teaching experience in public schools at the elementary level (K-6).
• Availability to teach in-person, during the day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am-12pm).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in literacy content and pedagogy.
• Experience teaching in an inclusive environment with diverse student populations (examples: SES, students with IEPs and 504 plans, ELL, cultural, and racial/ethnic).
• College teaching experience.
• Supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field by August 1, 2026.
• At least five years of full-time teaching experience in public schools at the elementary level (K-6).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of literacy and social studies instruction.
• Ability to integrate theoretical and practical approaches effectively.
• Experience with curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Structured literacy instruction and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of children's literature and pedagogical practices.
• Experience with arts integration and extended clinical experiences.
• Experience teaching in an inclusive environment with diverse student populations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Keene State College offers a competitive compensation package. The pay range for this position is $800 per credit or $840 with a terminal degree. For more information on benefits, please refer to USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.

Pay

Pay Range: $800 per credit or $840 with a terminal degree.

Schedule

Teaching in-person, during the day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am-12pm).

Contact Information

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/
• 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.