Merrimack College·North Andover, Massachusetts
Instruct and supervise baccalaureate nursing students within clinical settings and the Nursing Center Skills Laboratory. Collaborate with the clinical placement and course coordinators to facilitate student learning.
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking outstanding and highly motivated part time adjunct clinical nursing instructors to join our bachelor of science in nursing program.
We invite applicants to become part of our nursing program in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, established in 2017.
Applications for part time adjunct clinical nursing instructor, 16-week contract (for the upcoming academic term), positions are now being requested.
The Merrimack College Nursing Program operates in a state-of-the-art Nursing Center.
This space includes 7 simulation/skills labs, a classroom; debrief rooms, faculty offices and 2 large student collaborative spaces.
Under the supervision and in collaboration with the clinical placement coordinator and faculty course coordinator, part time adjunct clinical instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising the learning of baccalaureate nursing students in clinical settings and the Nursing Center Skills Laboratory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Candidates must hold a current MA RN license and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with a Master's or graduate degree preferred. A minimum of five years of full-time nursing experience within the last eight years is required.
Market context
Demand for adjunct clinical nursing instructors in Massachusetts is often tied to nursing program enrollment and clinical placement needs, especially at colleges and universities. These roles can be competitive because schools typically look for an active MA RN license, a BSN, and substantial recent bedside experience, with a graduate degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your clinical hours and teaching availability before applying.