What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank NTT Religious & Theological Studies position at Merrimack College?
Position Overview
Merrimack College invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track, full-time, open rank professor-of-practice position beginning Fall 2026.
Merrimack College invites applications from individuals with the ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in religious and theological studies and in the First Year Seminar program. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in holistic student formation or young adult ministry and academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: practical theology, patristics, biblical studies, or ethics.
Key Responsibilities
Please direct questions to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Dorie Mansen , mansend@merrimack.edu .
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Work Location
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.
Compensation
The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Lecturer is $70,000-85,000, Assistant Professor of Practice position is $74,000-$90,000; for the Associate Professor of Practice is $90,000-$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 4,100 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.
Merrimack College invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track, full-time, open rank professor-of-practice position beginning Fall 2026.
Merrimack College invites applications from individuals with the ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in religious and theological studies and in the First Year Seminar program. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in holistic student formation or young adult ministry and academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: practical theology, patristics, biblical studies, or ethics.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach courses in religious and theological studies, required for all undergraduate students as part of the Foundations and Connections Core Curriculum .
- Teach courses offered as part of the Austin Scholars Program .
- Teach in Merrimack’s First Year Seminar program, FYS1947: Who Am I ?
- Provide mentorship for students earning certificates, minors and majors (BA) in Religious & Theological Studies.
- Terminal degree in related field (Ph.D., Th.D., S.T.M., D.Min)
- 2-years minimum experience in higher education
- Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching
- Knowledge of the life, teachings, and legacy of St. Augustine of Hippo
- A cover letter which clearly describes the applicant's relevant teaching background and expertise and/or experience in the scholarship and practical application of theological and religious studies. Please also include any experience relevant to our Catholic Augustinian mission.
- Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae
- A teaching statement, including a teaching philosophy and methods of supporting undergraduate students in the 21st century higher education and cultural landscapes.
- A service statement, that shares examples of working collegially as part of a teaching team, and that indicates experience supporting the operations of a school or program.
- Names and full contact information for three professional references.
Please direct questions to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Dorie Mansen , mansend@merrimack.edu .
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Work Location
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.
Compensation
The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Lecturer is $70,000-85,000, Assistant Professor of Practice position is $74,000-$90,000; for the Associate Professor of Practice is $90,000-$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 4,100 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.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000