Adjunct Lecturer, Psychology and Neuroscience

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Merrimack College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach an undergraduate laboratory section of Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY3150) starting in the Fall 2026 semester. The lab section will be held weekly in person and is designed to reinforce lecture content through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and data collection/analysis. The course examines the relationship between neurophysiology and cognition, covering topics such as vision, learning, memory, mental illness, and consciousness, with a focus on neuronal plasticity. Applicants should highlight their experience teaching laboratory or applied science courses.

Requirements

Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in the content area(s) of the course(s) being taught.
Experience teaching laboratory or applied science courses.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses.
Applied or research experience involving neurophysiological methods, human behavioral testing, or related laboratory techniques.
Experience with lab equipment and/or software relevant to behavioral neuroscience instruction (e.g., EEG, physiological recording, behavioral tracking software).
Familiarity with APA and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) principles and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Teach an undergraduate laboratory section of Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY3150).
Reinforce lecture content through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and data collection/analysis activities.
Foster a culture that supports Merrimack's Catholic and Augustinian mission.