Part-Time Lecturer - Public Policy and Urban Affairs - Arlington

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.

Responsibilities: The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs (Policy School) in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach graduate courses at its Arlington, Virginia (National Capital/Washington, DC area) campus. Starting in Spring 2024, instructors are needed to teach graduate courses in Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other technical skills for quantitative, qualitative, and spatial analysis. We encourage candidates with expertise in applying these methods to the fields of Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Informatics, International Affairs, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Climate and Environmental Science and Policy, or related fields.

On a rolling basis, we will also consider candidates with qualifications to teach core and elective topical and methods courses in the Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, or Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis programs.

Teaching will be in a traditional classroom on our Arlington, Virginia campus with the potential to teach additional classes online for learners throughout our Global Campus Network.

Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.

Qualifications: Terminal degree preferred. Advanced (masters) degree with relevant professional experience may be considered.

Documents to Submit: Cover letter CV 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.

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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 rate per credit is $2,085.