Remote Adjunct Lecturer, AI

Position Description & Overview: 
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has openings for an Undergraduate 
course for Foundations of Applied AI for the Spring 2027 semester.

Undergraduate course:
Foundations of Applied AI (BAI1000)
Online Asynchronous

The course starts on January 13th and will run through May 7th, 2027.

Course descriptions: 

Foundations of Applied AI (BAI1000):
This course introduces students from all disciplines to the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence (AI). It focuses on developing AI literacy through technical proficiency, practical application, and critical evaluation. At first, students develop a clear understanding of machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), large language models (LLMs), GenAI, and agentic AI techniques. Next, they actively learn about their unique practical applications in prompting and augmented workflows for individuals and organizations. Lastly, they assess and critique the validity, fairness, and ethical dimensions of the outputs of these AI systems. In this way, the students develop a personal AI portfolio of solutions to the problems in their fields of study by partnering with AI algorithms. No prior AI experience is required. Formerly titled Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.

This course is fully online and asynchronous. Applicants should be comfortable creating and recording video content for use within the course.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or related area, Ph.D. preferred. College teaching experience is preferred, although related work experience may be considered. 

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter (with availability) 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 (CV).

• Syllabi (if applicable) 

• Teaching evaluations (past two years only).

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.