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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Selected by Merrimack College for Founding Academic Program Director with Open-Rank Faculty Position in Information Technology Search

(February 2024, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Academic Program Director with an Open-Rank Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in Information Technology at Merrimack College. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

This is an exciting opportunity to leave your mark on the future of Information Technology education at Merrimack College. As a university in rapid growth mode, Merrimack is already building cutting-edge facilities and labs to foster dynamic learning environments and innovation. The Founding Academic Program Director for the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Information Technology programs will collaborate with a cohesive team and play the leading role in developing and shaping the curricula in information technology. The ideal candidate will be keenly aware of emerging trends and have expertise in innovative program building to meet evolving industry needs. Housed in the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences, this full-time, open-rank non-tenure track position reports directly to the Department Chair, offering a compelling opportunity to contribute to a thriving academic enterprise.

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 some 1,600 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. 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, coming in 33rd out of 178 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack also ranked 14th in the Most Innovative Schools category. Merrimack seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance their work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Affordable Excellence 

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

As a woman owned firm focused on inclusivity, 66% of their placements are women and/or from underrepresented groups.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.