GBCC Adjunct Faculty - English

White Mountains Community College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Portsmouth is seeking an adjunct instructor for College Composition I for the Spring 2026 semester. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in teaching English or Composition. Responsibilities include preparing for and teaching the course, with a preference for candidates familiar with Canvas. Compensation ranges from $825 to $975 per contact hour, depending on qualifications. Be prepared to submit your application, resume, teaching philosophy, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Rhetoric, or Literature from a recognized college or university.
• Two (2) years of teaching English/Composition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach College Composition I.
• Experience using Canvas is preferred.

Job description

Location: Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth Campus

CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

Great Bay Community College is seeking qualified applicants who are interested in adjunct teaching at the College on a course-by-course basis; strong academic background is required.

Semester: Spring 2026 Semester

The instructor will be responsible for helping to prepare and to teach College Composition I. This course will be taught on campus. Experience using Canvas is preferred.

Course: ENGL 110

Adjunct appointments are temporary, for a specified contract period and may require in-classroom or online instruction.

The compensation rate is $825-$975 per contact hour. Compensation will be determined based on the appointed adjunct faculty rank, which is based on education and industry and/or teaching experience.

The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Education: Minimum: Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Rhetoric, or Literature from a recognized college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of teaching English/Composition is preferred.

Application Process:

Submit your application online with cover letter, resume/Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and copy of official/unofficial transcripts.

• Please list courses you have taught, (if applicable)
• Please list courses you are qualified to teach
• Please include your availability (e.g. days, evenings, weekends, online only)

Please note: Resume's will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and Employment History Sections that state "see resume" will not be accepted. Resumes will be reviewed on an on-going basis until needs are met and may be kept on file for future openings.

Please contact Cynthia Walton, Department Chair of English, [e-mail] if you have questions about this position.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a requisite background check.