Adjunct Lecturer, Economics

Position Description & Overview

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.

Undergraduate courses:

An Introduction of Economics (ECO1201) Tuesday/Thursday 3:00PM -4:50PM

Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO2201) Tuesday/Thursday 10:20AM-12:10PM

Courses start on August 31st and will run through December 18th 2026. The course is in-person, on-campus for all scheduled classes and all interested applicants must be able to deliver the course in this modality.

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.

Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO2201): 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.

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

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

Compensation

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.