Adjuncts – Clinical Nursing Instructors

Position Overview The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking outstanding and highly motivated part time adjunct clinical nursing instructors to join our bachelor of science in nursing program. We invite applicants to become part of our nursing program in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, established in 2017. Applications for part time adjunct clinical nursing instructor, 16-week contract (for the upcoming academic term), positions are now being requested. The Merrimack College Nursing Program operates in a state-of-the-art Nursing Center. This space includes 7 simulation/skills labs, a classroom; debrief rooms, faculty offices and 2 large student collaborative spaces. Under the supervision and in collaboration with the clinical placement coordinator and faculty course coordinator, part time adjunct clinical instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising the learning of baccalaureate nursing students in clinical settings and the Nursing Center Skills Laboratory. Position Qualifications Hold a current MA RN license in good standing. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or earned master’s degree in nursing (preferred) or graduate degree in a related field. Possess a minimum of five years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last eight years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction. Maintain nursing practice and academic expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities. Communicate effectively with undergraduate students, faculty and staff both orally and in writing. Work effectively as part of a team. Possess the ability to learn and use an online learning management system, electronic health records, and other basic technological applications. Possess good organizational skills. Have the ability to meet deadlines. Have the ability to work some off-shifts, if needed. Reports to The Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator Application Materials Should Include Application materials should include only: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. Compensation Adjunct pay rate for clinical group instruction ranges from $7k-14k/semester, pay rates vary per course with smaller clinical experiences or laboratory instruction. Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful 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. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission. 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 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. 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 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr