Subject Matter Course Instructors (Boston)

About the Opportunity

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Subject Matter Course Instructor for the NU Global program on the Boston campus. NU Global is a leader in innovative educational programs for international students. We offer ESL and content courses to help prepare students for undergraduate and graduate studies at Northeastern University.

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.

Semester-based courses include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Sociology of Boston, American History, American Government, Philosophy, Technology & Human Values, Precalculus, Calculus 1 and Calculus 2. Schedules vary, with teaching loads from three to eighteen hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field, PhD candidates preferred
• At least two years of experience teaching in a higher education environment Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with peers on student success strategies

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 Ilka Kostka at i.kostka@northeastern.edu.

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.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

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 $3,417.98.