Adjunct Faculty

About the Opportunity

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track adjunct faculty lecturer in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science, on the Oakland campus.

The successful candidate will teach on-campus and online undergraduate-level courses. This position is located at the Northeastern University, Oakland, CA, campus. Instructional areas include, but are not limited to, software development, User Experience (UX) design, database systems, networking, cybersecurity, systems analysis and IT project management. This degree prepares students for entry and mid-level roles in a variety of Information Technology areas. The skills taught are generalizable across IT organizations in many industries (e.g., business, finance, technology, medicine, etc.). The degree is deeply rooted in experiential learning that is closely linked to professional applications in the workforce.

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.
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and high-quality instruction for Information Technology courses.
• Foster an inclusive and interactive learning environment.
• Assess students’ progress through assignments, projects, and exams.
• Provide timely feedback to help students improve their achievement of learning objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an aligned discipline and industry experience.
• Preference for candidates with a PhD in an information technology related field.
• Demonstration of teaching, coaching, and/or training is required, with a history of successful academic teaching (online/on-ground) strongly preferred.

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 Lynda Hodgson 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 $2,435.76.