Remote Adjunct Lecturer, Public Relations

Merrimack College • North Andover, MA

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is seeking an online adjunct lecturer to teach Principles of Public Relations (COM3401-OM) in the bachelor completion program. The course is asynchronous and will run for eight weeks during the Spring 2027 semester, beginning either January 13, 2027, or March 15, 2027.

The course introduces students to public relations principles, concepts, and the relationship between theory and practice. It covers the profession’s role, origins, and trends, with emphasis on problem solving and applying public relations tools and techniques to real-world situations. Topics include the historical and societal foundations of public relations, public opinion, strategy and tactics, process, audience identification, publicity techniques, effective media use, and ethical and legal implications.

Applicants should include a cover letter stating their motivation, interest, and availability; a resume or CV; syllabi, if applicable; and teaching evaluations from the past two years only. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Merrimack asks candidates to explain in their applications how they will foster a culture that supports its Catholic Augustinian mission.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business or a related area.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach the asynchronous online Principles of Public Relations (COM3401-OM) course for an eight-week session.
• Cover public relations principles, concepts, the relationship between theory and practice, and the role, origins, and trends of the profession.
• Teach problem solving and the application of public relations tools and techniques to real-life situations.
• Address public relations history and its role in society, public opinion, strategy and tactics, process, audience identification, publicity techniques, and effective media use.
• Address ethical and legal implications of the public relations profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level