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Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts.
Position Overview:
The Department of Math and Physics invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Astronomy this upcoming Fall semester 2025. The meeting times and additional information are as follows:
- The course is an in-person course scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-10:45 am.
Duties include delivering lectures in a classroom setting, administering exams, and grading students’ assignments.
Position Qualifications:
The candidates should meet the following qualifications:
- Hold at least a MS in Astronomy, Physics, or related field
- College-level teaching and experience utilizing learning management systems (i.e.- Canvas) and technology in the classroom is highly desirable.
Application materials should include:
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position and desired courses
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.
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 4,000 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.
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One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a selective, top-tier college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts.
Driven by our Augustinian Catholic mission, Merrimack is where academic excellence meets a community filled with spirit and energy. Together, we believe in pushing boundaries, embracing innovation and making a difference within our communities.
Our academic experience bridges the gap between theory and the real-world for meaningful learning that prepares our students for personal and professional success. Merrimack is where students and faculty come together creating a unique environment where ideas and collaborative endeavors are encouraged, meaningful connections are made and personal growth is a priority.
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