Adjunct Instructor - Physics

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 3,800 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College in North Andover, MA, invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach General Physics 1 (PHY2201) for Fall 2026. The course meets Mon/Wed/Fri 9:45 AM–11:00 AM, Aug 31–Dec 18, 2026.

Duties include delivering lectures, administering exams, and grading student work. Requirements include an MS in Physics or related field and college-level teaching experience; Canvas experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a MS in Physics, Mathematics or a related field.
• College-level teaching and experience utilizing learning management systems (i.e.- Canvas) and technology in the classroom is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in a classroom setting.
• Administer exams.
• Grade students’ assignments.

Skills

College-level teaching

Canvas LMS experience

Education

MS in Physics, Mathematics or related field

Job description

Position Description

Position Overview: The Department of Math and Physics invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach General Physics 1 this upcoming Fall semester 2026. The meeting times and additional information are as follows:

Adjunct Instructor – Physics

Position Overview: The Department of Math and Physics invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach General Physics 1 this upcoming Fall semester 2026. The meeting times and additional information are as follows:

General Physics 1 (PHY2201) Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

This course runs August 31st to December 18th, 2026. Duties include delivering lectures in a classroom setting, administering exams, and grading students’ assignments.

Qualifications

The candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• Hold at least a MS in Physics, Mathematics or a 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.

Compensation

Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course

Minimum: $3,750 per lab section

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.

PHY2201 - General Physics 1: First semester of a one-year introduction to physics, without calculus. Topics normally include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, momentum, torque, statics, and circular and rotational motion.

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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