Lecturer, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Merrimack College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position to begin in spring 2026 or fall of 2026. The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Merrimack College is a collegial department that examines the causes, patterns, and control of crime and criminal behavior in individuals, groups, organizations, cultures, and societies. We offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The successful candidate will teach the required courses, Introduction to Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, as well as undergraduate and graduate elective courses in forensic criminal investigations, policing, and youth, deviance, and crime. Other areas of specialization are open, but we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching expertise includes domestic violence, victimology, and the role of women in law enforcement. The successful candidate will also assist in cultivating community and business partnerships in the field and help integrate innovative experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and industry-sponsored projects, into the curriculum.

Position Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, or related field, at the time of appointment

• Experience teaching at the college level

• Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, collaboration, and supporting students in a growing criminology and criminal justice program

• Professional experience in the criminal and juvenile justice fields will also be considered

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with and commitment to our Catholic Augustinian mission and values

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement

• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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

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.

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 1,700 graduate students from 43 states and 42 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 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 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.