Adjunct, Economics (P/T) SPRING 2026 at Drew University

Drew University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach, in-person, one course on Microeconomic Principles (on Mondays and Wednesdays 11:50am – 1:05pm) and one course on Macroeconomic Principles (on Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-10am) for the Spring Semester 2026 (January 21, 2026, through May13, 2026). The Economics Department is a collegial and supportive environment that promotes student-centered, active learning in the classroom and is attentive to inclusivity and diversity in our curriculum, student body, and faculty. The position

Job Requirements:

The applicant must have a Ph.D. or master's in economics.

Reporting:

• This position is overseen by the Chair of the Economics department.
• This position reports to the Dean of the Arts and Sciences.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Office environment / no specific physical demands or lifting requirements.

Education and Job Experience:

• Teaching experience at the University level is required.
• Applicants should be able to teach both Macro and Micro Principles.
• Applicants should submit a preliminary syllabus for both courses.

Compensation:

• $4,500 per 4-credit course

Application:

To apply, submit the following materials by December 1, 2025. 

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• A one-page summary of evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or a teaching philosophy
• A graduate transcript

About Drew University

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.

Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. These positions are subject to a background check.