Assistant Professor of Practice (NTT) - Econ
About The Position
The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track assistant professor of practice position in Economics beginning in Fall 2027. Rank will be commensurate with the successful candidate's academic accomplishments, teaching experience, and qualifications. The Girard School is seeking an outstanding educator to play a central role in the continued development of Merrimack College's new B.S. in Economics. This is a teaching-focused position for a faculty member who is passionate about making economics rigorous, relevant, and accessible to undergraduate students and who is excited by the opportunity to help build a new academic program.
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
- 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
