Job description
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Appointment: Non-tenure track, 2-year non-renewable appointment. 1/2 teaching load for the first year, with additional responsibility for curriculum development in the area of civics, citizenship and democratic governance. In the second year the teaching load will be 2/2. The Fellow is expected to pursue research in their field and contribute to civics programming at UNH.
Start Date: August 2026
Review of Applications: Begins May 4, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.
Position Description
The University of New Hampshire, Durham invites applications for a Lecturer in Civics and Democratic Governance under the umbrella of the Responsible Governance and Sustainable Citizenship Project (RGSCP). Rank and the area of expertise is open, but we are looking for candidates that engage, from any discipline, with issues of American civics, citizenship, and democratic governance. The teaching load will be 1/2 in the first year and 2/2 in the second, with curriculum development being a primary focus in the first semester. The successful candidate will be able to offer courses in civics and political institutions (especially US institutions), as well as have the capacity to create new curriculum that will expand our university’s offerings in these areas. The candidate will work with faculty in other units across the university, especially in the new Honors College, to create a foundation for civics education.
In addition, the Fellow will be expected to conduct research in their field and help create programming for RGSCP in the area of civics.
RGSCP is a non-partisan and non-ideological project established in 2015 to support curriculum, programming and outreach on issues of democratic and ethical governance, sustainable practices, and citizenship.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching (75%)
- Three classes the first year (1/2), followed by two classes a semester thereafter
Research (25% of time for the last three semester)
- Fellows are invited to conduct research and publish in their field, or contribute research toward RGSCP’s goals.
Curriculum Building (25% of time for the first semester)
- Curriculum building with a focus on contributing to new curriculum in American civics and democratic governance in conjunction with the review of UNH’s general education program.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Political Science or a related humanities/social science field, though candidates who concentrate on American civic institutions or civic life will be preferred.
- Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching civics, democracy, governance, or related fields.
- Commitment to service, collaboration, and civic engagement consistent with the mission of RGSCP and the state of New Hampshire.
About UNH & Durham
Located in picturesque Durham, New Hampshire, UNH offers a vibrant academic environment with strong commitment to research, teaching, and civic engagement. The university’s proximity to state government and community organizations offers excellent possibilities for civic partnerships. UNH supports faculty through robust professional development and encourages interdisciplinary initiatives.
About RGSCP
The Responsible Governance and Sustainable Citizenship Project (RGSCP) is an initiative at the University of New Hampshire that promotes ethics, citizenship, principled leadership, responsible governance and the creation of sustainable institutions. It provides opportunities for students and citizens of New Hampshire to learn how to be involved citizens and members of ethical, responsible, and productive communities, businesses and organizations by bringing the past into dialogue with the present in order to inform the future. For more, see our website.
Compensation Pay Range:
$55,371 annually
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 and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. 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.
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.
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:
Faculty 01
How to apply
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
- Cover letter addressing teaching, research, and a potential vision of a center for civics, citizenship and democratic governance. Please note potential courses you may wish to teach;
- Curriculum vitae; and
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
