Assoc Prof of Practice, Open Rank, NTT, Docto

Position Summary

The Doctorate of Educational Leadership Program at Merrimack College invites applicants for one (1) open-rank, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in education, or a closely related field, and must have experience both as a graduate faculty member (including as an adjunct faculty member) and as a current or former leader in a P-12 educational context, organization, or district. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a total of 5 courses across fall, spring, and summer semesters, serve as an academic advisor, serve on dissertation committees, participate in four residencies annually, and actively contribute to the EdD program, the School of Education and Social Policy, and Merrimack College.

EdD Program Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is designed to support the career advancement of experienced education and non-profit professionals, preparing them to lead in a complex and ever-changing world. The EdD builds upon Merrimack College’s proven teacher preparation and human services academic programs as well as the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Framework. With a focus on transformative leadership, the program offers three concentrations, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals. This flexible, online program prepares graduates to lead change, advocate for progress, and address the evolving challenges of educational, organizational, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach a total of 5 courses across fall, spring, and summer semesters
• Serve as an academic advisor
• Serve on dissertation committees
• Participate in four residencies annually
• Actively contribute to the EdD program, the School of Education and Social Policy, and Merrimack College

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution, preferably in education or related social science
• Three years (minimum) experience in graduate-level course development and instruction in a remote and/or hybrid environment
• Documentation of successful teaching practices and positive student assessment of teaching
• Strong understanding of doctoral pedagogy, specific to the development of scholar practitioners in education (K-16) and/or human services
• Preferred: Experience supporting specific student populations, including first-generation, adult learners, international, and other underrepresented students
• Experience supporting doctoral student writing and dissertation development

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Experience supporting graduate students in developing effective writing and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Commitment to promoting belonging, equity, and access in graduate education
• Familiarity with online learning systems and pedagogies

Application Materials

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Teaching philosophy statement describing how to facilitate engagement and promote excellence in online learning environments for graduate students
• Statement of experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to promote community unity among all members of our College
• Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address)

Application Priority Deadline

6/15/26

Work Location

This is a 90% remote position with approximately 10% on-campus responsibilities.

Compensation

The expected 12-month salary for a candidate entering at the Assistant Professor of Practice salary range is $100,000 - $110,000. 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.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. 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. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business, and the Graduate School of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.