Job Details

Part-Time Lecturer - Foundation Year (Boston)

Position Number: 9787924
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Part-Time Lecturer - Foundation Year (Boston)

About the Opportunity

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time faculty lecturer in Foundation Year on the Boston campus.

Foundation Year is a first year college program for students from the City of Boston. The College Experience course in Foundation Year is an introductory college knowledge course which supports student's development of skills that are critical to college success. The curriculum includes information about college resources, time management, building a network, resume building and study skills.

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.

Instructor will build a community within the classroom where students can learn, grow and feel confident in their ability to navigate college. Many students feel connected to the instructor so it will be important that the instructor is able to facilitate peer conversations, serve as a resource to students with questions and provide the social emotional support that students may need.

Qualifications

Prior experience working with first year students is required as is strong mentoring, coaching and facilitation skills. Knowledge of the Northeastern campus and processes is ideal but not necessary.

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 Martha Loftus at ma.loftus@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 $1,962.00.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Part-Time-Lecturer---Foundation-Year--Boston-_R141902