& Overview:
The Department of Natural Sciences at Merrimack College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Immunology, BIO3012 during the Fall 2026 semester. This course will be cross-listed for undergraduate and graduate students and will introduce students to the fundamental principles of immunology while providing opportunities for more advanced study and application at the graduate level.
The course will cover major topics in cellular and molecular immunology, including innate and adaptive immunity, immune cell development and function, antigen recognition and presentation, antibody structure and function, cytokine signaling, immune tolerance, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation, vaccines, and the immune response to infectious disease. Connections to current research and clinical applications of immunology will be incorporated throughout the course.
Course Meeting Times:
The in-person course is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:15-2:30 pm.
The instructor will be responsible for delivering course content appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students, developing and administering assessments, grading student work, maintaining course materials through the College's learning management system, and providing appropriate differentiated expectations and assignments for students enrolled at the graduate level.
Qualifications:
Hold at least a master's degree in Biology or a closely related field; a doctoral degree is preferred.
Be prepared to teach a course serving both undergraduate and graduate students and to establish appropriate graduate-level expectations for students enrolled in the graduate section.
College-level teaching experience is highly desirable.
Experience utilizing learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technology is highly desirable.
Application Materials Should Include:
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position and describing relevant experience in immunology and teaching.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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
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.
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.
