Adjunct Lecturer, Economics
About The Position
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College seeks an adjunct lecturer to teach Introduction of Economics (ECO1201C-OM) in its online bachelor completion program during the Spring 2027 semester. The course is online and asynchronous, begins January 13, 2027, and runs through March 12, 2027. It introduces how people in society confront the economic problem of provisioning themselves, covering components of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and issues. Topics include criteria for judging markets, supply and demand, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy. Applicants should submit a cover letter stating their availability, motivation, and interest in the position; relevant experience; and experience with and commitment to Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values. Syllabi may be included if applicable, along with teaching evaluations from the past two years only. The position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Compensation is a minimum of $5,000 per four-credit course or $3,750 per lab section. The actual pay offered will be determined based on factors including candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations. Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution committed to an accepting and respectful community. Candidates should explain how they will foster a culture that supports the College’s mission. The College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. Its suburban 220-acre campus is in North Andover, Massachusetts, just north of Boston. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business or a related area.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- Applicants must describe in their application how they will foster a culture supporting Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. preferred.
- College teaching experience preferred; related work experience may be considered.
- Relevant experience and commitment to Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Teach the online, asynchronous Introduction of Economics course for the Spring 2027 semester.
- Cover course topics including market evaluation criteria, supply and demand, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy.
- Foster a culture that supports Merrimack College’s Catholic Augustinian mission and values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
