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Keene State College invites applications for an endowed faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor (with an expedited track to tenure) in the department of Holocaust and Genocide Studies to begin in Fall 2026. Keene State College seeks an outstanding teacher/scholar of Genocide Studies who will enhance the College’s role as a leader in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Keene State College is proud to be the first undergraduate institution in the country to offer a four-year baccalaureate degree in this field. 

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty colleagues. For more on our academic programs visit https://www.keene.edu/academics/programs/hgs/ and https://www.keene.edu/academics/graduate/mhgs/  An earned doctorate in a field appropriate to genocide studies is required. The successful candidate should be prepared to offer new courses and courses in areas not currently supported in the curriculum. Candidates should be able to contribute to the department at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Cohen Endowed Chair will teach a reduced course load of four courses each academic year. Teaching responsibilities are at both the undergraduate and graduate level and may include contributions to the College’s general education curriculum. This reduced teaching load supports the College’s commitment to the position in making possible increased time for scholarship, student recruitment, and departmental grant-writing. Other support includes supplemental annual funds for professional research and travel. 

In addition to supporting the Department of Holocaust and Genocide Studies (academic program), Keene State College also houses the Cohen Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The Institute, which launched in September 2024, is an expansion of the Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies which has historically offered public-facing events and programs for constituents on and off campus. This endowed faculty position will have the opportunity to engage with the Institute as it grows to full operations, including the chance to apply for new funded research opportunities, opportunities for enhancing one’s professional network, and more.

Keene State students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and 38% are first-generation college students. Our college-wide learning outcomes include critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and sustainability. We prepare students to be active citizens and lifelong learners and to seek meaningful work. We encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s efforts to help students become responsible global citizens. 

At Keene State College, we seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. The Holocaust and Genocide Studies Department, in collaboration with the Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, is committed to helping develop social leaders (change agents) with the knowledge, skills, and experience to engage future employers, peers, and others in their communities with compassion. Faculty participate in service work within the department and across the College to advance curriculum, integrate co-curricular experiences, and enhance our liberal arts focus as embodied in the current Strategic Plan.  

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in a field appropriate to genocide studies.
• Teaching experience with a rank of associate or full professor.
• A record of scholarly achievement and other contributions to the fields of genocide studies/awareness/prevention

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to develop and/or offer new courses
• Demonstrated success in contribution to the delivery and growth of graduate programs
• Successful grant seeking

Applicant instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

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

Applications received by November 21, 2025 will receive priority review. Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

This position falls within the collective bargaining unit for full-time faculty members and librarians as part of the Keene State College Education Association (KSCEA), which is affiliated with the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA-NH).

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, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or 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.

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