Adjunct Lecturer, Economics

Position Description & Overview

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has openings for in‑person undergraduate courses for Introduction to Economics (ECO
1201) and Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO
2201) for the Fall 2026 semester. Courses start on August 31 and run through December 18, 2026. All scheduled classes are in‑person on campus; applicants must be able to deliver the course in this modality.

• An Introduction to Economics (ECO
  1201) – Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 PM–4:50 PM
• Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO
  2201) – Tuesday/Thursday 10:20 AM–12:10 PM

An Introduction to Economics (ECO
1201): This course is an introduction to how people in society confront the economic problem; i.e., how societies provision themselves. The course contains components of both microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and issues. Topics include the normative criteria for judging markets, the supply and demand model, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy.

Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO
2201): This course focuses on how the price system allocates resources and goods in a manner that maximizes the well‑being of society. The optimizing behavior of both producers and consumers is explained and analyzed. Their behavior under the conditions of a perfect market is shown to result in the greatest benefit to society. The breakdown of those conditions such as monopoly, power and/or externalities is shown to bring less beneficial results.

The analytic concepts used to do this are the fundamental tools of the economist.

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

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Syllabi.
• Teaching evaluations from the past two years, if applicable.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Minimum: $5,000 per 4‑credit course.
• Minimum: $3,750 per lab section.
• The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.