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Adjunct Economics professor jobs

Part-time economics teaching positions at universities, community colleges, and online-first institutions across the U.S. Online, remote, and on-campus roles.

278Open
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237Institutions
Hiring
8Online /
Remote
$3,516Avg Pay
per Course

278 positions found

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Valdosta State University

Lecturer of Economics

UNG-Dahlonega, GAIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 1w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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University of West Georgia

Part Time Faculty - Economics

UWG Recruiting LocationIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 1w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Georgia College & State University

Lecturer of Economics

MilledgevilleIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 2w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Chaffey Community College

Economics, Part-Time Faculty Pool

Rancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time$71 – $91/hr
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University of Chicago (UC)

Adjunct Professor of Economics

Chicago, IllinoisIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 2w agoPay not disclosedvia HERC Jobs
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South Georgia State College

Part Time Instructor_ Economics

SGSC -  Douglas Campus (Main);SGSC -  Waycross CampusIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
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Frederick Community College

Adjunct, Economics

Frederick, MDIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
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University of Chicago

Adjunct Professor of Economics

ChicagoIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 2w agoPay not disclosedvia Interfolio Direct
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Moraine Valley Community College

Adjunct Fall 2026 - Economics Instructor (SWEC/Extension Site)

ALL SITESIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 2w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Miami Dade College

Adjunct Faculty, Economics

North CampusIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Trident Technical College

Economics Adjunct Instructor

Charleston County, SC, SCIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

HSC Adjunct Faculty Member - Economics

LubbockIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Lingnan University

Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics

Tuen Mun, Hong KongIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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University System of Georgia

"As Needed" Part-time Instructor - Economics (new)

GHC - Floyd Campus;GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site;GHC -  Marietta Instr. Site;GHC - Paulding Instr. SiteIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Savannah State University

Lecturer of Economics

Kennesaw, GeorgiaIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Houston Community College System

Instructor Economics - Adjunct Pool

Houston, Texas, System WideIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 3w agoPay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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Nunez Community College

Economics Adjunct Instructor (Part-time)

Chalmette, LAIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 4w agoPay not disclosedvia University Direct
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Trine University

Adjunct Professor - Economics

Angola, INIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted 4w agoPay not disclosedvia University Direct
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City Colleges of Chicago

Adjunct Instructor - Economics

Chicago, ILIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time$800 – $943/yr
Posted 4w agovia HigherEdJobs
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Lone Star College

Adjunct Faculty, Economics

LSC-KingwoodIn-PersonEconomicsPart-time
Posted Apr 16Pay not disclosedvia InsideHigherEd
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About adjunct economics professor jobs

Adjunct economics professors are part-time faculty hired semester by semester to teach undergraduate or graduate economics courses. Most institutions hire economics adjuncts to cover high-enrollment introductory courses, asynchronous online sections, summer terms, and specialized electives that don't justify a full-time hire.

Common adjunct economics teaching assignments

  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Econometrics
  • International Economics

Credentials and qualifications

The standard credential for adjunct economics teaching is a master's in economics or applied economics (PhD strongly preferred at four-year universities). Accreditation guidelines generally require at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you're teaching — so a related field is often acceptable if you have enough discipline-specific coursework.

Where to find adjunct economics jobs

The most active employers of adjunct economics faculty are the large online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden), community college systems, public university continuing education divisions, and four-year private universities. The listings above pull from all of these.

Frequently asked questions

What qualifications do I need to teach adjunct economics?
Most adjunct economics positions require a master's in economics or applied economics (PhD strongly preferred at four-year universities). Community colleges and online universities have more flexibility on credentials; four-year universities and graduate programs are stricter.
How much do adjunct economics professors earn per course?
Adjunct economics pay typically falls in the $2,000–$7,000 per 3-credit course range. Community colleges and online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty) sit at the lower end ($2,000–$3,500). Four-year university extension programs and graduate-level economics courses pay $3,500–$7,000+.
What economics courses do adjuncts typically teach?
The most common adjunct economics teaching assignments are introductory and gen-ed courses with high enrollment: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and similar undergraduate sections.
Can I teach adjunct economics online or remote?
Yes — every major online university (SNHU, UMGC, Western Governors, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden) hires online economics adjuncts, and most community colleges and four-year universities now offer asynchronous online sections in economics. Filter the listings above by modality "Online" to see only remote-eligible roles.
How competitive are adjunct economics positions?
Competition varies by institution tier. Brand-name universities and tenure-track-adjacent roles are very competitive; online-first universities, community colleges, and continuing education programs maintain large rolling adjunct pools and hire continuously.