[Hiring] Adjunct Lecturer @Merrimack College

Role Description

The Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work invites applications for the position of Adjunct Lecturer for a variety of courses within the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. As an adjunct faculty member, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing formal learning in the on-campus or online Master of Social Work Program with the primary duties being effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.).

• Demonstrate a commitment to advancing human rights and empowering all individuals and communities through curriculum delivery, clinical training & supervision, and advising & mentoring with students.
• Content expertise and/or professional applied experience in the field of social work is required.
• Past teaching experience in a social work program (MSW/BSW) or in a related field is preferred.
• MSW courses are offered both in-person and online.
• In-person and synchronous online courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening.
• Asynchronous courses require active instructor engagement and periodic meetings with students.
• Ability to teach a range of courses in social work discipline in both in-person and online formats, including but not limited to:
  • Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice
  • Evaluation of Social Work Practice
  • Contemporary Social Welfare Policy
  • Human Behavior and the Social Environment
  • Other related courses

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency as defined by CSWE is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in the content area(s) of the course(s) being taught.
• Ability to teach classes that meet in the late afternoon and evening hours, typically after 4 pm through 9:30 pm.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) or an advanced doctorate candidate in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related doctoral degree (preferred).
• LCSW/LICSW with minimum 5-years post clinical practice experience (preferred).
• Previous teaching experience via in-person and online (synchronous and asynchronous) formats in a social work program or related profession (preferred).

Application Materials Should Include

• Cover letter stating:
  • motivation and interest in the position,
  • experience relevant to the position qualifications, and experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values,
  • specification of preferred teaching course content area(s),
  • the semester(s) you would be available to teach.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Recent teaching evaluations (optional but preferred)
• 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.

Compensation

• Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course
• The actual pay offered will be determined based on factors such as candidate qualifications, 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.

• Features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in various fields.
• Exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success.
• Suburban 220-acre campus just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts.
• Fastest-growing educational institution in the country.
• Ranked 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.
• NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.