Adjunct Lecturer, Economics

Merrimack College, Winston School of Education and Social Policy; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack College’s Girard School of Business invites applications for an online bachelor completion program course: Introduction of Economics (ECO1201C-OM). The course runs January 13 to March 12, 2027 and is delivered asynchronously.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in business or a related field, Ph.D. preferred, and college teaching experience is preferred. The position requires successful completion of a criminal background check. Minimum pay is $5,000 per 4-credit course.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related area.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Teach online Introduction to Economics (ECO1201C-OM) course for Spring 2027.
• Deliver asynchronous online instruction and manage course activities.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Higher education

Education

Master’s degree in business or related area

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

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Provost's Office Adjunct North Andover, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2320

Position Description & Overview:

The Girard School of Business at Merrimack College has an opening for an online bachelor completion program course: Introduction of Economics, for the Spring 2027 semester.

Introduction of Economics (ECO1201C-OM) Online, asynchronous Courses start on January 13th, 2027 and run through March 12, 2027.

Course descriptions:

An Introduction of Economics (ECO1201): 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 macroeconomics theory and issues. Topics include the normative criteria for judging markets, the supply and demand model, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy.

Qualifications:

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

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.