Adjunct Instructor Math & Physics

Adjunct Instructor Physics

Position Description:
Position Overview: The Department of Math and Physics invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach General Physics 1 this upcoming Fall semester 2026. The meeting times and additional information are as follows:

General Physics 1 (PHY2201) 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.

Qualifications

The candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• Hold at least a MS in Physics Mathematics or a related field.

• College-level teaching and experience utilizing learning management systems (i.e.- Canvas) and technology in the classroom is highly desirable.

Application Materials Should Include:

• 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.

Compensation

Minimum: $5000 per 4-credit course

Minimum: $3750 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.

PHY2201 -General Physics 1: First semester of a one-year introduction to physics without calculus. Topics normally include vectors kinematics Newtons laws of motion work and energy momentum torque statics and circular and rotational motion.

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 Merrimacks 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 4000 undergraduate and 1900 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 Colleges suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Masters 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 Reports 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.

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