Adjunct Faculty - English

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire’s English Department invites applications for an Adjunct position for Fall 2026 to teach ENGL 401 First Year Writing. The successful candidate will lead one section and participate in department activities.

Ideal applicants will have teaching experience in English Composition and hold a Master’s degree in English; responsibilities include holding office hours for feedback meetings and advising as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English Literature, Composition or English Language study.
• Experience teaching English Composition.
• Ability to lead a section of ENGL 401 First Year Writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of ENGL 401 during Fall 2026.
• Hold office hours and advise students as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Education

Master’s degree in English

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appThe University of New Hampshire’s English Department invites applications for an Adjunct position in Fall 2026. Ideal candidate will have teaching experience in English Composition. This position will be asked to lead a section of ENGL 401 ‘First Year Writing’ during the fall 2026 semester (8/31/2026 – 12/14/2026)Duties / Responsibilities:75% Teaching:One section of ENGL 401 ‘First Year Writing’25% Service to the Department and the University:Hold office hours for student feedback meetings and individual advising as needed.Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:The successful candidate should hold a Master’s degree in English Literature, Composition or English Language study.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/CVCompensation Pay Range:$5,000.00 per course/semesterThe 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 StatementThe 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 ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary Grade:Period Activity