Merrimack College
Adjunct Lecturer, Civil Engineering
Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts, United States, 01845
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 4,100 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.
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 4,100 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.