Lecturer

About the Opportunity

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time faculty lecturer in Non-Degree Learning on the Portland campus.

The successful candidate will teach on-campus and online Custom Learning courses. This position is located at the Roux Institute, Portland campus. The mission of the Custom Learning program is to foster industry best practices among working professionals and to provide experiential learning opportunities so that new skills can be immediately applied at work. Successful candidates will be an expert in one or more fields of expertise:

• Data Analytics
• Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence
• Project Management

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.

Teach custom learning courses to partner employees. The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching partner requested subject areas and/or with adult course facilitation. Candidate places a high value on experiential learning and classroom engagement.

Qualifications

Industry relevant experience in a partner related field. Experience teaching online courses to adult learners is 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 Zach Blattner 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 $2,086.44.