Adj, EdD in Educational Leadership Program

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA 01845, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Position Overview:

The EdD in Educational Leadership Program at Merrimack College invites applications for the position of Adjunct Lecturer for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semesters. As adjunct faculty, the successful candidate(s) will be responsible for providing formal learning in the asynchronous doctoral program, with primary duties being effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., student engagement, design of assessments, grading, etc.). Adjunct faculty will also be appointed to develop new courses; applicants should indicate interest in teaching and/or course development in their cover letter.

Several instructors are needed with content expertise and professional applied experience for elective courses in Pk-12 school leadership, organizational development, design of curricula and curricular programs.

All courses in the EdD curriculum are full semester, and are 4 credits; the workload is commensurate with a four credit course. EdD courses are limited to 25 students.

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate (EdD or PhD.) or an advanced doctorate candidate in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or a related doctoral degree is preferred;
all candidates should also possess 8 years minimum of professional experience in PK-12 education, higher education, school counseling, and/or non-profit leadership.
Preference will be given to applicants with online teaching experience, particularly in an asynchronous modality.

Application Materials Should Include:

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, and citing experience relevant to the qualifications
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Teaching evaluations (past two years only), if applicable.
Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, and email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Compensation

$5,000/4 credit course

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 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.

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 4,000 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 a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.