Adjunct Lecturer, Computer and Data Sciences

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful,
residential setting — just minutes from Boston,
Massachusetts.Position Description:
The
Department of Computer and Data Sciences within the School of
Engineering and Computational Sciences at Merrimack College seeks
applicants for the position of Adjunct Lecturer for the Spring 2027
and Summer 2027 semesters. Instructors are needed for a variety of
courses in computer science, data science, information technology,
and cybersecurity programs, both graduate and undergraduate.
Adjunct faculty are expected to teach 2 or 4 contact hours per week
(depending on class and level) and hold regular office hours.
Course offerings provide some flexibility, and the department will
work with faculty to ensure as smooth of an experience as
possible.

Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Information

Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Industry experience is a bonus, but not required.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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.