Affiliated (Part-Time) Faculty | Cultural Economics | Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies

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Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Marketing Communication at Emerson College are looking to fill one section of Cultural Economics (EC204) for the Fall 2026 semester, September 2 – December 17, 2026.

Cultural Economics (EC204) is an economics course that provides an introduction to "economic thinking" for those students who have not taken an Econ Course. The Course also provides insight into economic thinking as applied to art and cultural goods.

This course fulfills the Social and Psychological Perspective, contributes to the Economics minor and serves as a requirement for the Business of Creative Enterprises B.A. program.

Cultural Economics (EC204) meets twice a week on Monday/Wednesday from 4:00-5:45pm.

Economics courses such as Cultural Economics fulfill the social and psychological perspective area within Emerson’s liberal arts requirements. Courses in this perspective examine the social and/or psychological process and mechanisms that influence human behavior. Students will learn to appreciate that people’s actions and thoughts reflect factors intrinsic to the person (such as personality, values, and motives) as well as social influences inherent in situations, groups, institutions, communities, and societies. The student learning outcomes are:

• Compare and contrast individual- and social-level determinants of human behavior using a depth of knowledge regarding theoretical foundations of how human behaviors and thoughts reflect personal as well as social and cultural influences.
• Explain and apply the empirical evidence underlying the theoretical frameworks that form the foundations of the specific field of study.
• Consider the relationships between theoretical foundations and real-world applications including the ability to apply their knowledge of human behavior to understand themselves and others.

Cultural Economics also fulfills a requirement for the Business of Creative Enterprises B.A. degree program. The faculty of the undergraduate degree program in Business of Creative Enterprises (BCE) is committed to the following learning objectives.

Students will:

• Acquire an understanding of the cultural, political, economic and regulatory context in which creative enterprises operate.
• Develop and refine critical and creative thinking skills along with collaboration in the creative process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic world and create their personal relationship to it.
• Learn to appreciate and practice inclusiveness as valuable for the success of creative enterprises.
• Recognize the role of vision and innovation in driving the creative economy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of business principles and practices, markets, and organizational models in creative enterprises.
• Demonstrate mastery of using data driven approaches to decision-making and problem solving.
• Recognize and apply progressive ethical business practices within the creative enterprises.
• Demonstrate effective and professional communication in business situations and lead with confidence.

The successful candidate(s) must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research and service that they can contribute to our excellence in this area.

Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic, multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, artistry, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.

All interested candidates are required to submit a brief cover letter, a current CV, and teaching evaluations (if available) . A Ph.D. in a relevant field is strongly preferred. Graduate students with ABD status will also be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Please note: In the job application, in the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, applicants must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.

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