Keene State Colleges Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology Department seeks applicants for a one-year contract lecturer to begin August 2024. This is a non-tenure track position through May 2025. The position has the possibility of continuance for one additional year.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach two sections of Sociological Quantitative Analysis, a section of criminology, and an upper-level sociology or criminology elective. The teaching load is four (4 credit) courses per academic semester. Additional responsibilities may include participating in departmental activities and campus-wide service. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology. Applicants who are ABD will be considered. All applicants must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the college level.

Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the Colleges ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.

At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds. Faculty actively engage in collaborative work and service within the department and across the College to advance future-thinking curricular and co-curricular approaches that strengthen our Liberal Arts focus and achieve the Colleges goals for inclusion and excellence as outlined in the Colleges Strategic Plan.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the Colleges discretion.

*Note: You will not be able to upload letters of reference to the job portal when you apply. At the time of application, you will be asked to supply the contact information for three references. These references will receive an email asking them to submit a letter of recommendation for your application.

Ph.D. in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology. Applicants who are ABD will be considered.
A minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the college level.

Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.

Salary commensurate with experience, minimum starting anticipated salary $50,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire, and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, pleasevisit:https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.