"Adjunct Lecturer, Electrical Engineering"

Job Details

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts.

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The School of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Merrimack College is seeking applicants for positions of Adjunct Lecturers in Electrical Engineering for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 and future semesters. Applications in all areas of electrical engineering are welcome, but applicants in the areas of Discrete Time Signals & Systems, Embedded Microcontrollers, Wireless Communication, and Power Systems are particularly desired.

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Ph.D. candidate or post-doctoral researcher seeking teaching experience, an industry professional who wants to stay current in the field, or a retired/recently retired engineer with expertise in these topics. We can provide teaching materials and mentoring for first-time instructors.

Position Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with college-level teaching experience preferred
• Strong preference for candidates with 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 (CV)
• Teaching evaluations (past two years only), if applicable.

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

Compensation

$7,000/4 credits

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.