Adjunct Lecturer, Finance

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful,
residential setting — just minutes from Boston,
Massachusetts.Position Description & Overview:

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has openings for
on-campus, in-person undergraduate program courses: Managerial
Finance, and International Financial Management for the Spring 2027
semester.

Managerial Finance (FIN2500-B) : Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00am-9:15am

This course will begin on January 13th, 2027 and run through May 7,
2027.

International Financial Management (FIN3400-B) : Tuesday, Thursday
8:00am-9:50am

This course will begin on January 13th, 2027 and run through May 7,
2027.

Course descriptions:

Managerial Finance (FIN2500):

This course introduces the basics of finance. The goal is to
provide a comfortable level of understanding of corporate finance
and financial markets and securities for all business majors. The
course will develop the financial skills and knowledge that will
help them interact with the other functions of the firm to make
good managerial decisions. The main topics included in the course
are outlined under five main areas: (1) financial markets and
institutions in a global environment; (2) financial ratios,
budgeting, a firm’s pro forma financial statements, and cash flows
determining firm value; (3) time value of money tools and concepts
(compounding, discounting, annuities, and perpetuities); (4)
relationship between risk and return; and (5) the basics of bond
and stock valuation.

International Financial Management (FIN3400):

This course covers the environment of multinational financial
management and international financial markets with emphasis on the
foreign exchange market, international flow of funds, relationships
between exchange rates and economic variables, as well as hedging
techniques and international arbitrage. This course also examines
international capital budgeting, short-term financing and
investment, and foreign direct investment. Prerequisite:
FIN2500

*Please indicate in your cover letter which course you are
applying for or would prefer to teach.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or related area, Ph.D. preferred.

College teaching experience is preferred, although related work
experience may be considered.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter (with availability) stating motivation and

interest in the position.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Syllabi (if applicable)
• Teaching evaluations (past two years only).

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.