Adjunct Lecturer, Economics

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The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has openings for in-person Undergraduate courses for Introduction of Economics and Intermediate Micro-economics for the Fall 2026 semester. Courses will begin on August 31, 2026 and run through December 18, 2026. The courses are fully in-person and all applicants must be able to teach in this modality.

• Introduction of Economics (ECO
1201):
Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 PM ‑ 4:50 PM. This course introduces people’s economic decision‑making and covers both microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and issues, including markets, supply and demand, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy.

• Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO
2201):
This course focuses on how the price system allocates resources and goods to maximize societal welfare. It examines optimizing behavior of producers and consumers, perfect market outcomes, and the impact of market imperfections such as monopoly, externalities, and power.

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

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

Note:

This position is subject to a successful criminal background check.

Minimum: $5,000 per 4‑credit course. The actual pay offered will be determined based on candidate qualifications, prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

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. Candidates are expected to describe how they will foster a culture that supports this mission.

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, co‑educational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. It offers over 160 career‑focused programs across eight schools, including 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 220‑acre suburban 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 and ranks 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.