Adjunct Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering

Position Overview:

The master’s in Engineering Management Program (EMP) at Merrimack College in the School of Engineering and Computation Sciences invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and/or Summer 2026 semesters. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing formal learning in the online Engineering Management Program with primary duties being effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading).

Multiple instructors are needed with content expertise and professional applied experience (e.g., college-level teaching of relevant engineering management topics, professional employment in engineering management roles, etc.) for the following graduate courses:

• Engineering Project Management

• Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking

At Merrimack, for the Engineering Management Program, we have six (6) teaching periods per year, all in an 8-week, online format: Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1, and Summer 2. Our online courses are offered with weekly synchronous sessions as well as asynchronous supporting content. Synchronous online sessions are scheduled for one weeknight per week, typically between 6 PM and 10 PM Eastern Time. Most EMP course sections have less than 20 students, with a limit of 29 students.

Position Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D., Eng.D., or Ed.D.) or an advanced doctorate candidate in Engineering or Engineering Management or a related doctoral degree is preferred; or hold a Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management (or related field) with at least 8-10 years of professional engineering management experience;

• Demonstrated commitment to infusing soft, people management skills as well as hard, technical management skills into curriculum and training are highly preferred;

• Professional certification is valued, but not required. Examples may include Project Management Professional (PMP from PMI) and/or Certified or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP or ESEP from INCOSE).

Online Engineering Management Program

Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Master of Science in Engineering Management represents a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented career advancement program with a commitment to meeting the advanced skills needs of technology-based industry employers. Our online Engineering Management Program maintains high-touch engagement and connectedness to meet the needs of working professional graduate students, as we prepare them to manage complex technical challenges, technical projects, technical teams and technical and non-technical outcomes. Our graduates are trained to meet the growing demand for hard and soft engineering management skills in technology and technology-related industries.

Review of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and positions will remain open until filled.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating:

  • motivation and interest in the position,

  • specification of preferred teaching course content area(s),

  • the term(s) you would be available to teach,

  • experience relevant to the position qualifications,

  • alignment with our Augustinian mission and values.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• 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.

Vaccinations and Remote Work

These Adjunct Faculty positions are fully remote.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or t