Adjunct Lecturer, Psychology and Neuroscience

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description & Overview:
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Merrimack College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach an undergraduate laboratory section of Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY3150) beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.

Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY3150) Lecture Description:
Examines the relationship between the neurophysiology of the brain and cognition. Topics include the neurophysiology of vision, touch, learning, memory, sleep, mental illness, hemispheric functions, and consciousness. The role of neuronal plasticity in altering brain structure and function after injury or learning is given special emphasis. Lab work will demonstrate principles discussed in class.

The lab section meets in person weekly and reinforces lecture content through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and data collection/analysis activities. Applicants should indicate their experience teaching laboratory or applied science courses.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience teaching or working in behavioral neuroscience.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Sample syllabus for a similar course or lab, if available.

• Recent teaching evaluations (optional but preferred).

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

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

Compensation

Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course

Minimum: $3,750 per lab section

The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

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 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across 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 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.