Assistant Professor of Practice (NTT) - Econ
About The Position
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is seeking an outstanding educator for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice position in Economics. This teaching-focused role is central to the development of the college's new B.S. in Economics program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making economics rigorous, relevant, and accessible to undergraduate students and will be excited by the opportunity to help build a new academic program. The position begins in Fall 2027, with the rank commensurate with the candidate's academic accomplishments, teaching experience, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach Economics effectively at the undergraduate level, particularly through familiarity with the use and application of AI in the field of Economics and the ability to assess student learning outcomes in an AI-enabled environment.
- Ability to teach across multiple areas of the undergraduate Economics curriculum.
- Commitment to student learning, mentorship, and inclusive teaching practices.
Nice To Haves
- A record of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Experience teaching introductory and intermediate Economics courses.
- Ability to teach econometrics, applied economics, or other quantitatively oriented courses.
- Experience contributing to curriculum or program development.
- Evidence of success mentoring and advising undergraduate students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate Economics courses across the curriculum consistent with program needs and the candidate's expertise.
- Deliver engaging, rigorous, and student-centered instruction to students with varied levels of prior exposure to economics and quantitative methods.
- Contribute to the continued development and refinement of the B.S. in Economics curriculum.
- Advise and mentor Economics students and support their academic and professional development.
- Participate in assessment and other activities necessary to support the quality and growth of the Economics program.
- Collaborate with Economics and Girard School faculty on curricular and programmatic initiatives.
- Contribute to the service and intellectual life of the Girard School and Merrimack College.
Benefits
- The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Professor of Practice rank is $80,000-$105,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
