Adjunct Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering

Position Overview

The School of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Merrimack College is seeking applicants for positions of Adjunct Lecturers in Mechanical Engineering for Spring 2026 and future semesters. Applications in all areas of mechanical engineering are welcome, but applicants with the capability to teach Heat Transfer are especially encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Ph.D. candidate or post-doctoral researcher seeking teaching experience, an industry professional who wants to stay current in the field, or a retired/recently retired engineer with expertise in these topics. We can provide teaching materials and mentoring for first-time instructors.

During the Fall and Spring semesters, most of our courses are taught during the day; however, some courses can be scheduled as evening offerings to accommodate.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, with college-level teaching experience preferred
• Strong preference for candidates with industry experience

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Teaching evaluations (past two years only), if applicable.

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

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.

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.

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 an NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.