Adjunct Lecturer, Economics

Merrimack College; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College invites applications for an on-campus, in-person undergraduate course, Money and Banking (ECO3310) for the Spring 2027 semester. The course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:50 pm, running January 13 through May 7, 2027, with a 4-credit format.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in business or a related field, Ph.D. preferred, and college teaching experience is preferred though related work experience may be considered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach Money and Banking (ECO3310) to undergraduate students on campus.

Education

Master’s degree in business or related area

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Position Description & Overview

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has an opening for an on-campus, in-person undergraduate program course: Money and Banking, for the Spring 2027 semester.

Money and Banking (ECO3310-A) Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:00-4:50pm This course will begin on January 13th, 2027 and run through May 7, 2027.

Course descriptions

Money and Banking (ECO3310)

This course analyzes the structures and behavior of financial and monetary institutions, policy options, and their impact on the economy’s performance. Special attention is given to measurement and theory of interest, financial asset valuation, financial management, the regulation of financial institutions and markets, the tools and conduct of central banking, and the international money system.

Qualifications

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

Application Materials Should Include

• Cover letter (with availability) stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Syllabi (if applicable)
• Teaching evaluations (past two years only).

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

Compensation

|Minimum: $5,000 per 4-credit course

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.

Statement on Our Mission

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 and is 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 Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian 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 one of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.