[Hiring] Adjunct Lecturer, Finance @6a0a1cc7-b180-45b3-a723-1c8159d2f829

Role Description

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has an opening for an online bachelor completion program course: Personal Financial Planning, for an 8-week online session in the Spring 2027 semester.

• Course: Personal Financial Planning (FIN3310-OM)
• Format: Online, asynchronous
• Duration: 8 weeks, beginning either on January 13, 2027 or March 15, 2027

Course Description:

Personal Financial Planning (FIN3310) is designed for students interested in learning how to manage their own financial affairs and make decisions that will improve their overall financial well-being. The course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competence necessary to:

• Make wise financial decisions regarding cash and credit management
• Home buying
• Retirement planning
• Insurance
• Tax and education planning

Students will have a solid understanding of the personal financial planning process and the use of quantitative and qualitative tools to:

• Measure financial health
• Manage liquidity
• Estimate insurance and retirement needs
• Evaluate investment opportunities

Insights from consumer behavior and behavioral finance fields will also be covered to help guide students' financial planning processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related area; Ph.D. preferred
• College teaching experience preferred, although related work experience may be considered

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course
• Minimum: $3,750 per lab section
• The actual pay offered will be determined based on factors such as candidate qualifications, prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations

Company Description

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, 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.

• The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England
• Private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries
• More than 160 career-focused academic programs across various fields
• Exceptional faculty passionate about their subject and student success
• Suburban 220-acre campus just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts
• Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification
• One of the fastest-growing educational institutions 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.