Adjunct, Biology

Position Overview

The Department of Natural Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach lecture and/or laboratory courses at the undergraduate level for the Fall 2024 semester. As an adjunct faculty, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing formal learning on campus with the primary duties being the effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.). Adjunct instructors are needed for the following courses:

• Intro to Biological Science (Lecture and Labs)Principles of Biology I LabHuman Biology lectureEcology labs

Qualifications:

The candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related field is required.College-level teaching experience is highly preferred.Experience utilizing learning management systems (i.e.- Canvas) is preferred.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position and desired coursesResume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.