Adjuncts - Clinical Nursing Instructors

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,778 - 60,822; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking part-time adjunct clinical nursing instructors for its Nursing Program. The role involves teaching and supervising baccalaureate nursing students in clinical settings, requiring a current MA RN license and a minimum of five years nursing experience.

The ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with preference for those holding a Master’s Degree. Compensation starts at $5,000 per course. Join a vibrant community committed to educational excellence and Catholic values.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of five years full-time nursing experience within the last eight years.
• Evidence of clinical competence in clinical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise baccalaureate nursing students in clinical settings.
• Collaborate with clinical placement coordinator and faculty course coordinator.
• Utilize nursing practice and academic expertise to meet teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Nursing practice

Organizational skills

Technological proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Online learning management system

Electronic health records

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking outstanding and highly motivated part‑time adjunct clinical nursing instructors to join our bachelor of science in nursing program. We invite applicants to become part of our nursing program, established in 2017, for a 16‑week contract for the upcoming academic term. The Merrimack College Nursing Program operates in a state‑of‑the‑art Nursing Center that includes 7 simulation/skills labs, a classroom, debrief rooms, faculty offices, and 2 large student collaborative spaces.

Under the supervision of the clinical placement coordinator and faculty course coordinator, part‑time adjunct clinical instructors will teach and supervise the learning of baccalaureate nursing students in clinical settings and the Nursing Center Skills Laboratory.

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications and possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Hold a current MA RN license in good standing.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in nursing (preferred) or a graduate degree in a related field.
• Have a minimum of five years full‑time nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the last eight years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Maintain nursing practice and academic expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with undergraduate students, faculty, and staff both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Learn and use an online learning management system, electronic health records, and other basic technological applications.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Meet deadlines.
• Be willing to work some off‑shifts, if needed.

Reports To

The Nursing Clinical Placement Coordinator

Application Materials Should Include

Application materials should include only: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

Work Location

This is an on‑campus position to provide a fully on‑campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

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, 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 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career‑focused 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 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is an NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.