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Online Adjunct Faculty - Graduate Human Resource Management at Southern New Hampshire University

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Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.Make an impact - from near or farWe currently have remote adjunct opportunities available in all US States, with the exception of California.The opportunitySouthern New Hampshire University is looking for online adjunct faculty within our Graduate Organizational Leadership program for Global Campus to teach one of the courses below. You will engage students in an asynchronous and inclusive learning environment by providing guidance and resources in a pre-developed online course. You will support students by providing instruction, feedback, and experiential and application-based learning that helps our students achieve their learning and career goals. You will report to the faculty dean team. This is a remote position. Courses:
  • What you'll do:
    • Prioritize Student Engagement - Work with students by responding within set timeframes and reaching out to students needing additional support. Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with resources. Encourage participation, collaboration, and faculty-student relationships to enhance learning and build skills.
    • Share Expertise and Resources - Stay current in your field of expertise, share your experience, and recommend relevant supplementary materials to enhance student understanding of course content. Find accessible ways to explain complex topics.
    • Offer Feedback & Assessment - Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes to promote growth and mastery of course outcomes.
    • Facilitate Discussions - Encourage student interaction through active participation in online discussions while encouraging an inclusive, engaging, and respectful environment that promotes open dialogue and diverse perspectives.What we're looking for:
      • Doctorate in Human Resources (includes PhD/DBA in Business Administration with a focus in HRM)
      • 3 years or more of professional experience in HRM
      • SHRM Membership RequiredPlease ensure that your resume is up to date, reflecting your direct experience with the course content.We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.CompensationThe standard compensation for courses is $2,200 per 8-week undergraduate course and $2,500 per 10-week graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As an employee at SNHU, you'll get:
        • Employer-funded retirement
        • Free tuition program
        • Professional development opportunities

Typical mid-level pay: $65k for Teachers and Instructors, All Other nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$65k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$33k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $117k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 100% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

-0%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024