Adjunct Lecturer, Accounting

Merrimack College, Winston School of Education and Social Policy; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College invites applications for an online adjunct instructor to teach the bachelor completion course Accounting for Business (ACC2203-OM). The 8-week online session will begin in Spring 2027, with start dates on January 13, 2027 or March 15, 2027, and requires a master’s degree (Ph.D.

preferred) and teaching experience. Compensation starts at $5,000 per 4-credit course.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver an online bachelor completion program course (ACC2203-OM) in an 8-week online session.
• Assist students in understanding accounting concepts and financial reporting.
• Support online assessment, feedback, and course coordination as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in business or related area

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

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Position Description & Overview:

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

Accounting for Business (ACC2203-OM) Online, asynchronous

This course will run for 8 weeks, beginning either on January 13, 2027 or March 15, 2027.

Course descriptions:

Accounting for Business(ACC2203): This course is designed to develop the students’ ability to read and interpret internal and external financial reports, understand their underlying concepts, use their information in making informed decisions, and understand the effects of management decisions on these reports and the financial performance of the business. Topics include the basic concepts of the accounting process, preparation of the financial statements, analysis and application of the generally accepted accounting principles used to account for the various elements of the balance sheet and income statement, accounting for manufacturing operations, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costing, budgeting, and financial statement analysis.

Qualifications:

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

Application Materials Should Include:

• 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.

Compensation

Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course

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.