Adjunct Instructor – Physics

Position Description

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting—just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts. The Department of Math and Physics invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach General Physics 1 this upcoming Fall semester 2026.

General Physics 1 (PHY
2201) – Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM.

This course runs August 31st to December 18th, 2026. Duties include delivering lectures in a classroom setting, administering exams, and grading students’ assignments.

• Hold at least a MS in Physics, Mathematics or a related field.
• College‑level teaching experience and experience utilizing learning‑management systems (e.g., Canvas) and technology in the classroom is highly desirable.

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position and desired courses.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• 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.

Minimum: $5,000 per 4‑credit course.

Minimum: $3,750 per lab section.

Actual pay will be determined based on candidate qualifications, prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

PHY
2201 – General Physics 1:
First semester of a one‑year introduction to physics, without calculus. Topics normally include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, momentum, torque, statics, and circular and rotational motion.

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.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.