Faculty, Non-Tenure Track, Natural Sciences

Position Description

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting—just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts. The School of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track, open‑ended term, open‑rank Instructional Professor in Biology within the Department of Natural Sciences. The role supports the college’s mission of fostering academic excellence and community engagement.

• Develop and update undergraduate Biology courses.
• Teach a combination of lectures and labs for the Biology program and related science programs (Health Sciences, Nursing, etc.).
• Develop, teach, and implement laboratory courses with a course‑based research experience (CURE) component.
• Coordinate undergraduate introductory biology labs.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students and host consistent office hours throughout the academic year.
• Attend department and faculty meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean and/or Department Chair.

• Master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• Experience teaching lectures and laboratories at the collegiate level.
• Strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching with a commitment to accessible and experiential pedagogy.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative student‑centered academic community.

• Cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in Merrimack College.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Research statement highlighting current work and future plans.
• Teaching philosophy statement with emphasis on experiential learning and accessibility.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

This position is currently closed to new applications.

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

The expected 9‑month base salary range (paid over 12 months) is $78,000–$90,000 for the Assistant Instructional Professor and $90,000–$110,000 for the Associate Instructional Professor. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.