Part-Time Lecturer - Biological Sciences (northeastern)

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time faculty lecturer in Biological Sciences.

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 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2.

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

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.

Lecturers 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 Biology 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. In your cover letter, please discuss how you can support our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

Please direct questions to Dawn Kochanek at d.kochanek@northeastern.edu.

Position Type

Additional Information

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

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.