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The Health Sciences program is seeking an adjunct faculty member to provide temporary instructional coverage during a parental leave from August 30, 2026 through December 14, 2026. This position will teach both the lecture and lab components of Musculoskeletal Pathologies. This role is ideal for a clinician or educator with expertise in musculoskeletal conditions who is interested in contributing to undergraduate health sciences education in a supportive academic environment.

The selected instructor will teach:

• HS 656: Musculoskeletal Pathologies (Lecture) – Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:10–10:30 AM
• HS 657: Musculoskeletal Pathologies Lab – Tuesdays, 10:10–11:00 AM

This is an onsite teaching position. Course materials, including syllabi and instructional resources, will be provided, along with support to ensure a smooth course transition and delivery.

Duties/Responsibilities

Lecture Instruction HS 656 (60%)

• Deliver in-person lectures for Musculoskeletal Pathologies, including preparation and facilitation of class sessions twice weekly.
• Responsibilities include presenting course content, guiding student learning, integrating clinical examples, and fostering an engaging classroom environment.
• Utilize provided course materials and collaborate with program faculty as needed to ensure continuity of instruction.

Laboratory Instruction HS 657 (30%)

• Facilitate weekly in-person lab sessions that reinforce lecture content through applied, hands-on learning.
• Responsibilities include guiding student practice, demonstrating techniques or assessments, ensuring a safe and organized lab environment, and supporting skill development aligned with course objectives.

Grading, Administration and Student Support (10%)

• Evaluate student work in a timely manner, including exams, assignments, and lab performance.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, communicate expectations clearly, and provide feedback to support learning.
• Respond to student questions, hold limited office hours or availability as needed, and coordinate with program leadership regarding course progress and any student concerns.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• The candidate must have a foundational clinical degree (minimum of a Master’s Degree) in a relevant field (e.g., athletic training, physical therapy, physician associate/assistant, sports medicine, or similar field).
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology
• Able to teach in an onsite, in-person format.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required; the ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning is required.
• All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students at the University of New Hampshire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience and 5+ years actively working in the field is preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

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)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Compensation Pay Range:

$6,100 (3-4 Credits)

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.

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

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