Adjunct Instructors, Computer & Data Science

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; Presencial; USD 21 000 - 27 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Merrimack College seeks applications for an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Candidates will teach in computer science, data science, IT, and cybersecurity programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, with 2 or 4 contact hours weekly and regular office hours.

Minimum qualifications include an MS or PhD in a related field and strong communication skills.

Qualificações

• MS/PhD in CS/DS/IT/Cybersecurity/Math or related field.
• Industry experience is a bonus, but not required.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 2 or 4 contact hours per week per course.
• Maintain regular office hours and collaborate with the department on course scheduling.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Teaching/Adjunct experience

Formação académica

MS/PhD in CS/DS/IT/Cybersecurity/Math

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Description

The Department of Computer and Data Sciences within the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Merrimack College seeks applicants for the position of Adjunct Lecturer for the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. Instructors are needed for a variety of courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and cybersecurity programs, both graduate and undergraduate. Adjunct faculty are expected to teach 2 or 4 contact hours per week (depending on class and level) and hold regular office hours. Course offerings provide some flexibility, and the department will work with faculty to ensure as smooth of an experience as possible.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Industry experience is a bonus, but not required.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Application Materials Should Include

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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.

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.