Adjunct Lecturer, Finance

Position Description & Overview: 

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has openings for Undergraduate courses for Managerial Finance and Introduction to Fintech for the Fall 2026 semester.  Undergraduate courses:  

• Managerial Finance (FIN2500) Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:30AM - 12:45PM - in person 

• Fintech and Cryptocurrency (FIN3344) Online Asynchronous  

Courses start on August 31st and will run through  December 18th 2026.  The course is in-person, on-campus for all scheduled classes and all interested applicants must be able to deliver the course in this modality.  

Course descriptions: 

Managerial Finance (FIN2500):  This course introduces the basics of finance. The goal is to provide a comfortable level of understanding of corporate finance and financial markets and securities for all business majors. The course will develop the financial skills and knowledge that will help them interact with the other functions of the firm to make good managerial decisions. The main topics included in the course are outlined under five main areas: (1) financial markets and institutions in a global environment; (2) financial ratios, budgeting, a firm's pro forma financial statements, and cash flows determining firm value; (3) time value of money tools and concepts (compounding, discounting, annuities, and perpetuities); (4) relationship between risk and return; and (5) the basics of bond and stock valuation.  This course is in-person, on-campus and all interested applicants must be able to deliver the course in this modality.  

Fintech and Cryptocurrency (FIN3344):  This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in finance and focuses on how innovation in technology is creating profound changes to the financial services industry. Financial technology (fintech) is revolutionary and is challenging long-held practices, systems, and processes in the financial industry, and even forcing us to rethink the underlying concept of money. Students will learn about these new technologies and trends that are creating opportunities for visionaries. This course provides an introduction to the future of finance, including numerous fintech applications, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, payment systems, alternative capital sources (such as angel financing, venture capital, crowdfunding, STO and ICO), artificial intelligence, and machine learning (robo-advising). Students are expected to develop a broad understanding of recent fintech development and its impact in the financial industry. Students will also have hands-on and problem-solving experiences that can be useful in fintech applications and innovation.  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 stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Syllabi

• Teaching evaluations (past two years only), if applicable.

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.

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