Adjunct Lecturer - Master of Social Work Prog

Position Overview:

The Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work invites applications for the position of Adjunct Lecturer for a variety of courses within the Master of Social Work program. As an adjunct faculty, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing formal learning in the on campus or online Master of Social Work program with the primary duties being effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.). Adjunct faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to advancing human rights and empowering all individuals and communities through curriculum delivery, clinical training & supervision, and advising & mentoring with students.

Content expertise and/or professional applied experience (e.g., social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations) for graduate courses is highly preferred. Social work courses are taught in late afternoon and evening. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience or ability to teach a range of courses in social work discipline including but not limited to: Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and other related courses.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency as defined by CSWE is required.

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) or an advanced doctorate candidate in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work or a related doctoral degree is preferred.

• LCSW/LICSW with minimum 5-years post clinical practice experience is preferred.

Review of candidates is ongoing based on the needs of the program by semester.

Application Materials Must Include:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter stating (please make sure to add this even if the system doesn’t specifically require it):

  • motivation and interest in the position,

  • specification of preferred teaching course content area(s),

  • the semester(s) you would be available to teach,

  • experience relevant to the position qualifications, and experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

• 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: $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.

Work Location

Courses for spring 2026 are on-campus. There may be opportunities for teaching online and on-

campus beginning fall 2026.

About the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work

The Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work is the first graduate school in Merrimack College’s history. The Graduate School offers master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling, social work and school counseling. Designed to prepare distinguished and accomplished professionals, our programs equip graduates with the skills and mindset to not only create change but to positively impact the communities they serve. Our programs blend hands-on, community-based learning with strong academics, creating an environment where students can truly thrive. Rooted in our Augustinian values, we’re committed to fostering a sense of ethics and a drive to challenge injustice in pursuit of liberty and fairness for all. Our graduates of the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work leave Merrimack ready to make a real impact and help create a more just and compassionate world.

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 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused 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 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.