Adjunct Lecturer, Economics

About the role

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College is seeking qualified individuals to teach in-person Undergraduate courses for Introduction of Economics and Intermediate Microeconomics during the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses for Introduction of Economics and Intermediate Microeconomics.
• Deliver courses on schedule: August 31st to December 18th, 2026.
• Teach in an in-person, on-campus modality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related area, Ph.D. preferred.
• College teaching experience is preferred, although related work experience may be considered.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to deliver the course in-person on campus.

Skills

• Experience in teaching economics at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex economic theories and concepts.

Benefits

• Compensation: Minimum $5,000 per 4-credit course, minimum $3,750 per lab section.
• Internal equity and market considerations will determine the actual pay offered.

Pay

• Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course
• Minimum: $3,750 per lab section

Schedule

• An Introduction of Economics (ECO1201): Tuesday/Thursday 3:00PM - 4:50PM
• Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO2201): Tuesday/Thursday 10:20AM - 12:10PM

Mission Statement

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, 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 our 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 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across 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 a NCAA Division I athletic institution. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.