Lecturer

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies Biological Sciences Program is accepting applications for part-time Lecturers that can teach the lecture or lab sections of Chemistry (General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and/or Analytical Chemistry) on the Boston campus.

The College of Professional Studies is one of ten colleges of Northeastern University, a nationally ranked private research university. Founded in 1960, the College provides lifelong experiential learning that unleashes the capacities of aspiring individuals in all stages and walks of life. The College teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on campus and online in more than 90 programs.

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University’s sponsorship for a visa.

Responsibilities

Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.

The Lecturer will teach night courses, in person, in our undergraduate program on our Boston campus, multiple sections are available. Screening and review of candidate application materials will begin immediately and will be ongoing.

Part-time Lecturers are expected to work collaboratively with the Program Lead in the department to ensure consistent course delivery including the alignment of lecture content and lab activities, scientific skills development, and assessment of the curriculum across all lecture and lab sections.

Lectures must use the College's learning management system, Canvas, to post syllabus, assignments, grades and other materials to communicate with students.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field is required
• The department is seeking candidates with a history of effective teaching, including experience using active learning techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Canvas LMS a plus.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit materials including a cover letter and vitae.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work in your cover letter.

Please direct questions to Dawn Kochanek at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

The per credit rate is $1,962.00.