Adjunct Lecturer, Finance

Merrimack College • North Andover, MA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is hiring an adjunct lecturer to teach Personal Financial Planning (FIN3310-OM) in an online bachelor completion program. The course is delivered asynchronously online over an eight-week session in the Spring 2027 semester, beginning either January 13, 2027, or March 15, 2027.

Personal Financial Planning introduces students to managing their personal financial affairs and making decisions that support financial well-being. Course topics include cash and credit management, home buying, retirement planning, insurance, and tax and education planning. Students develop an understanding of the personal financial planning process and use quantitative and qualitative tools to assess financial health, manage liquidity, estimate insurance and retirement needs, and evaluate investment opportunities. The course also introduces consumer behavior and behavioral finance insights relevant to personal financial planning.

Applicants should submit a cover letter stating their motivation and interest in the position and their availability, a resume or CV, syllabi if applicable, and teaching evaluations from the past two years. The position 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. The actual amount offered will depend on factors including qualifications, prior experience, responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution committed to an accepting and respectful community. Applicants should explain in their application how they will foster a culture that supports the College’s mission. Merrimack is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business or a related area.
• Describe in the application how you will foster a culture that supports Merrimack College’s Catholic and Augustinian mission.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.
• College teaching experience; related work experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach Personal Financial Planning (FIN3310-OM) in an eight-week, asynchronous online session.
• Teach course material covering personal financial planning, including cash and credit management, home buying, retirement planning, insurance, tax and education planning, and investment opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time