Adjunct Lecturer, Finance
About The Position
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is hiring an adjunct lecturer to teach on-campus, in-person undergraduate courses during the Spring 2027 semester. Available courses are Managerial Finance (FIN2500-B), scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., and International Financial Management (FIN3400-B), scheduled Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Both courses run from January 13, 2027, through May 7, 2027. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which course they are applying for or would prefer to teach and provide their availability. Managerial Finance introduces the fundamentals of finance and develops students’ understanding of corporate finance, financial markets, and securities. The course aims to build financial skills and knowledge that help business majors make sound managerial decisions in coordination with other firm functions. Topics include financial markets and institutions in a global environment; financial ratios, budgeting, pro forma financial statements, and cash flows in determining firm value; time-value-of-money concepts and tools; risk and return; and introductory bond and stock valuation. International Financial Management examines multinational financial management and international financial markets. Topics include foreign exchange markets, international flows of funds, exchange rates and economic variables, hedging techniques, international arbitrage, international capital budgeting, short-term financing and investment, and foreign direct investment. FIN2500 is a prerequisite. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their motivation and interest, availability, and how they will foster a culture supporting Merrimack College’s Catholic and Augustinian mission; a resume or CV; syllabi, if applicable; and teaching evaluations from the past two years. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Compensation is a minimum of $5,000 per four-credit course or $3,750 per lab section. Actual pay is determined by factors including qualifications, prior experience, responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business or a related area.
- For International Financial Management, FIN2500 is a prerequisite.
- Submit a cover letter stating motivation, interest, and availability, and indicating the course sought or preferred.
- Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae.
- The position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. preferred.
- College teaching experience preferred; related work experience may be considered.
- Syllabi, if applicable.
- Teaching evaluations from the past two years.
Responsibilities
- Teach one or more undergraduate finance courses in person on campus during the Spring 2027 semester.
- Teach Managerial Finance topics including financial markets, financial analysis and budgeting, time value of money, risk and return, and bond and stock valuation, if assigned that course.
- Teach International Financial Management topics including foreign exchange, international financial markets, hedging, arbitrage, international capital budgeting, financing and investment, and foreign direct investment, if assigned that course.
- Describe in the application how the candidate will foster a culture supporting Merrimack College’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
