Adjunct Lecturer - Girard School of Business

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrimack College is seeking highly qualified, forward-thinking academics and practitioner-scholars with terminal degrees to join its graduate business faculty as Adjunct Lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about teaching at the graduate level and designing innovative, industry-aligned experiential business courses. The college is undergoing a transformation to become a premier regional research university and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing private nonprofit educational institutions in the U.S. Successful candidates will contribute to rigorous, engaging, and applied graduate-level coursework that prepares professionals for a rapidly evolving business landscape. Educators will be part of a growing legacy where teaching excellence and student success are central to the mission.

Requirements

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.
Ability to collaborate effectively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and students.

Nice To Haves

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.).

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.
Support continuous improvement through course evaluation and refinement.
Mentor and guide students toward academic and professional success.
Collaborate collegially and professionally with academic leadership to ensure curriculum relevance, rigor, and differentiation.