Saint Anselm College·Goffstown, New Hampshire
The lecturer will teach one or two sections of the First-Year Writing course for all incoming students. Responsibilities include instructing students in the process approach to expository prose and foundational research skills.
The Department of English [https://www.anselm.edu/academics/departments/english-department] and Communication [http://www.anselm.edu/academics/departments-programs/english-communication] at Saint Anselm College, a Roman Catholic undergraduate liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition in Manchester, NH, invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to begin in the fall 2026 semester.
The successful candidate will teach one or two sections of EN105 (“First-Year Writing”), which is a four-credit course required for all first-year students and includes instruction in the process approach to writing expository prose as well as foundational college-level research skills.
These are on-ground, in- person sections scheduled for Tuesday/Thursday class times.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, and academic transcripts to the attention of Dr.
Chani Marchiselli, Department Chair, via the college website [https://anselm.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Anselm].
Three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted in PDF format via email to the Academic Dean’s Office, at dean@anselm.edu [dean@anselm.edu].
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the positions are filled.
The successful candidate must have at least a Master’s degree in English, Writing, or Composition and Rhetoric.
Candidates should have substantial experience teaching first-year writing courses at the college level.
Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its mission [https://www.anselm.edu/about/history-mission] and strategic priorities [https://www.anselm.edu/about/leadership-initiatives/strategic-plan], which includes institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness [https://www.anselm.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion].
Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in English, Writing, or Composition and Rhetoric. Substantial experience teaching first-year writing at the college level is required.
Market context
In New Hampshire, lecturer roles in English and Communication are typically shaped by steady demand for first-year writing instruction and broader general-education teaching needs. These positions are competitive because colleges often look for candidates with a master’s degree in English, Writing, or Composition and Rhetoric plus substantial college-level first-year writing experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight writing pedagogy, course design, and student support experience.