Adjunct Lecturer - Girard School of Business

About the role

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is seeking adjunct lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are looking for highly qualified, forward-thinking academics and practitioner-scholars with terminal degrees to join our graduate business faculty.

Primary Responsibilities

• Effectively deliver graduate-level courses in business disciplines.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences and incorporate real-world applications and experiential learning into coursework.
• Course management (e.g., create innovative assessments, provide timely grading and constructive feedback).
• Design and develop high-quality graduate-level courses aligned with program learning outcomes, accreditation requirements, and industry needs.
• Integrate emerging technologies (e.g., AI tools, data analytics platforms) into course content and assignments.
• Stay current with emerging trends and advancements in business, technology, and pedagogy to ensure course content is relevant and aligned with evolving industry needs.
• Mentor and guide students toward academic and professional success.
• Collaborate collegially and professionally with academic leadership to ensure curriculum relevance, rigor, and differentiation.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a business discipline or closely related field (e.g., PhD, DBA, JD, EdD, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more core or emerging business areas.
• Experience teaching online/hybrid at the graduate level (MBA, MS, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and applied business education.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in online and/or in-person environments.
• Able to collaborate effectively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional industry experience at a managerial or executive level.
• Experience with online pedagogy and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Experience designing graduate-level courses and assessments.
• Relevant industry credentials (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, CFE, PMP, etc.).

Application Materials

• A cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
• A resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• If applicable, teaching evaluations (past two years only).

About Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is committed to fostering a culture that supports its mission of enlightening minds, engaging hearts, and empowering lives, inspired by its Catholic and Augustinian traditions.

Compensation

The minimum compensation for this position is $5,000 per 4-credit course and $3,750 per lab section. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.