Assoc Prof of Practice, Open Rank, NTT, Docto

PCN 2053

Position Summary 

The Doctorate of Educational Leadership Program at Merrimack College invites applicants for one (1) open-rank, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in education, or a closely related field, and must have experience both as a graduate faculty member (including as an adjunct faculty member) and as a current or former leader in a P-12 educational context, organization, or district. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a total of 5 courses across fall, spring, and summer semesters, serve as an academic advisor, serve on dissertation committees, participate in four residencies annually, and actively contribute to the EdD program, the School of Education and Social Policy, and Merrimack College. 

The EdD Program at Merrimack College

 The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership is designed to support the career advancement of experienced education and non-profit professionals, preparing them to lead in a complex and ever-changing world. The EdD builds upon Merrimack College’s proven teacher preparation and human services academic programs as well as the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Framework.  With a focus on transformative leadership, the program offers three concentrations, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals. This flexible, online program prepares graduates to lead change, advocate for progress, and address the evolving challenges of educational, organizational, and community settings. 

The faculty member will teach a total of 5 courses and serve on dissertation committees across the fall, spring, and summer semesters. All teaching will be conducted online and asynchronously; each course includes up to four hours of synchronous virtual instruction per semester.  Applicants must have experience teaching at the graduate level and serving as chairs or committee members for dissertation committees. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience and ability to teach a range of courses in the EdD curriculum, including leadership courses, professional seminars, research methods, and electives. The faculty member will be responsible for providing formal online teaching, effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading), advising, mentoring, and supervision of graduate students, attending faculty meetings, participating actively in both on-campus and virtual residencies, and completing other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director and Dean. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution, preferably in education or related social science. 

• Three years (minimum) experience in graduate-level course development and instruction in a remote and/or hybrid environment.

• Documentation of successful teaching practices and positive student assessment of teaching. 

• Strong understanding of doctoral pedagogy, specific to the development of scholar practitioners in education (K-16) and/or human services. 

Preferred:

• Experience supporting specific student populations, including first-generation, adult learners, international, and other underrepresented students. 

• Experience supporting doctoral student writing and dissertation development.  

Skills & Competencies: 

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. 

• Experience supporting graduate students in developing effective writing and oral communication skills. 

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities. 

• Commitment to promoting belonging, equity, and access in graduate education. 

• Familiarity with online learning systems and pedagogies. 

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications. 

• Curriculum vitae (CV). 

• Teaching philosophy statement describing how to facilitate engagement and promote excellence in online learning environments for graduate students. 

• Statement of experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to promote community unity among all members of our College. 

• Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted. 

Application Priority Deadline: 6/15/26.

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

Work Location

This is a 90% remote position with approximately 10% on-campus responsibilities.  

Compensation: 

The expected 12-month salary for a candidate entering at the Assistant Professor of Practice salary range is $100,000 - $110,000. 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 Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium 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.

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