Adjunct Lecturer, Civil Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description & Responsibilities:

The School of Science and Engineering at Merrimack College is seeking applicants for the position of Adjunct Lecturer in Civil Engineering for the Summer II, 2025 and Spring 2026 and future semesters. Applications in all areas of civil engineering are welcome, but applicants in the area of transportation engineering are particularly desired. Online instruction in mechanics of materials in Summer Term 2 is another area of need.

During Fall and Spring semesters, most of our courses are taught during the day, some courses can be scheduled as evening offerings to accommodate working professionals teaching as adjunct faculty members.

Position Qualifications:

M.S. or Ph.D. in an appropriate engineering discipline, with college-level teaching experience. Strong preference for candidates who also have industry experience.

Join Our Mission

Join a community where innovation in teaching meets real-world impact. At Merrimack, we believe in the transformative power of education to empower lives and inspire change. Our adjunct faculty are key to this mission—designing hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for leadership in engineering and technology. As we prepare to launch new Ph.D. programs and expand our research footprint, adjunct faculty have an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to curriculum innovation and educational impact.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching evaluations (past two years only), if applicable

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

Work Location

Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building unity within our 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 32 states and 37 countries. The College offers over 100 career-focused programs across five schools: Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Computational Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Education and Social Policy, and the Girard School of Business.

The College’s 240-acre suburban campus is located just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution and ranked 37th among Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report in 2025. It also ranks in the top 5 for Most Innovative Schools, 19th in undergraduate teaching, and is an NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.