Program Director, Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position - Graduate Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful,
residential setting — just minutes from Boston,
Massachusetts.Position Overview:
The Department of
Psychology and Neuroscience at Merrimack College invites
applications for a full-time, open rank non-tenure track faculty
position to serve as Program Director of the new Graduate Program
in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, beginning Fall
2027.

This position is a 9-month appointment including teaching and
administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will
teach 12 credit hours per semester in the I/O graduate program and
undergraduate psychology curriculum, while providing leadership and
direction for the growth of the new graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in

Industrial/Organizational Psychology and related areas;

• Provide academic leadership as the Program Director, including

but not limited to curriculum development, program assessment, and
accreditation preparation;

• Partner with graduate admissions and marketing to recruit,

mentor, and advise graduate students in the I/O program;

• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and industry partners

to expand internship, practicum, and applied research
opportunities;

• Support program growth and innovation through outreach,

marketing, and community partnerships; and

• Participate in departmental, school, and college service.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or closely

related fields (ABD candidates with expected completion before
August 2027 will be considered).

• Commitment to teaching excellence at the graduate and/or

undergraduate level.

• Demonstrated administrative or leadership experience,

preferably in higher education or program development.

• Active engagement in the field of I/O Psychology (e.g., applied

practice, research, consulting).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and/or directing graduate programs.
• Applied industry experience in I/O Psychology.
• Commitment to building partnerships with external organizations

for internships, training, or applied research.

• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in

developing partnerships and initiatives with business school
programs and faculty.

• Interest in the evolving role of technology in the workplace,

including how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence
will shape the future of work, organizations, and workforce
development.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position,

citing experience relevant to the qualifications and experience
associated with key responsibilities for the position including
teaching philosophy and evaluations.

• Contact information for three professional references (name,

title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be
notified before references are contacted.

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr.
Jimmy Franco via email at francoj@merrimack.edu. Applications will
be reviewed immediately and priority given to those received by
October 15, 2026.

Compensation
The expected 9-month base salary range
(paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Professor of Practice is
$78,000-$90,000; for the Associate Professor of Practice is
$90,000-$100,000. 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.

Work Location
This position may be performed fully on
campus or in a remote capacity, with occasional on-campus work as
needed and determined in coordination with the supervisor.

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

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
4,100 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.

Salary Range: $78,000

• $100,000