What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - Mental Health Didactic Instructor position at Merrimack College?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview :
The Department of Nursing at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking outstanding and highly motivated part time adjunct mental health didactic instructors to join our bachelor of science in nursing program. We invite applicants to become part of our undergraduate nursing program that sits in the dynamic School of Nursing and Health Sciences, established in 2017. Applications for part time adjunct mental health didactic instructor, semester contract positions are now being requested. Merrimack College has a state-of-the-art Nursing Center. This space includes 7 simulation / labs, 1 classroom; 2 debrief rooms, a faculty suite and 2 large student collaborative spaces.
Under the supervision and in collaboration with the Undergraduate Nursing Program Leadership, the part time adjunct Mental Health didactic instructor is responsible for teaching and promoting the learning of upper class, baccalaureate nursing students in the classroom setting.
Position Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications and possess the following knowledge and skills :
hold a current MA RN license in good standing;
possess an earned master’s degree in nursing
maintain nursing practice and academic expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities;
communicate effectively with undergraduate students, faculty and staff both orally and in writing;
evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, especially as relevant to nursing practice and health services;
work effectively as part of a team;
possess the ability to learn and use an online learning management system and other basic technological applications;
possess good organizational skills;
have the ability to meet deadlines;
Reports to : Nursing Chair
Application Materials Should Include :
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
Application materials should include only : a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Vaccinations and Remote Work
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on- campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values.
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 1,700 graduate students from 43 states and 42 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 five schools : arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. 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.
