Adjunct, Introduction to Nutritional Sciences

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The School of Nursing & Health Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach two Introduction to Nutrition courses for Fall semester 2025. The meeting times and other info are as follows:

• HSC2300-B (Intro to Nutritional Sciences): Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 12:30-1:45PM. 9/12/2025-12/19/2025. Location: Main Campus – Crowe Hall, Room 312.

• HSC2300-C (Intro to Nutritional Sciences): Tuesday/Thursday – 12:00-1:50PM. 9/12/2025-12/19/2025. Location: Main Campus – Crowe Hall, Room 311.

HSC2300 is mainly catered to Sophomore health science majors and expected enrollment is between 30-40 students per section, but may exceed this number.

Responsibilities:

Duties include delivering lecture instruction in a classroom setting, providing the students with a comprehensive syllabus, administering exams, and grading students’ assignments. Dedication to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of nutrition is expected.

Position Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field with an emphasis in wellness and health; applicants with Master's Degree will be considered. At least two years of college teaching experience is strongly recommended of candidates applying with a Master's.

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.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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

Work Location

This is an on-campus position. Applicants will be required to teach in-person following the academic calendar for the course.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building unity within our community. We seek to foster belonging, promote access, and create opportunities for all community members. 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 1,800 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 100 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: Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering and Computational Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Education and Social Policy, and the Girard School of Business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and 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 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.