Adjunct Lecturer, Marketing

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College invites applications for an on-campus adjunct teaching position in the Girard School of Business to deliver Principles of Marketing for the Spring 2027 term. The course offerings include MKT2500-B on Tue/Thu 12:40 PM–2:30 PM with start January 13, 2027 through May 7, 2027, and MKT2205 exploring core marketing concepts in a global context.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in business or a related field with Ph.D. preferred; teaching experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related area.
• Ph.D. preferred; college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Principles of Marketing (MKT2500) and MKT2205 for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Deliver on-campus undergraduate instruction and engage students in active learning.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with course objectives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in business or related area

PhD preferred

Job description

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Provost's Office Adjunct North Andover, MA, US

Position Description & Overview:

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has an opening for an on-campus, in-person undergraduate program course: Principles of Marketing, for the Spring 2027 semester.

Principles of Marketing (MKT2500-B) Tuesday/Thursday 12:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Courses start on January 13th, 2027 and run through May 7, 2027.

Principles of Marketing (MKT2205): This course introduces marketing as a functional area of a business enterprise. Students will study numerous marketing principles and functions, including the marketing concept, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, market segmentation, product position, and marketing research, all within a global context.

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.