Adjunct Faculty - Public Policy and Urban Affairs - Oakland, CA
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
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 in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach courses in the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), and related degree programs on the Northeastern University campus in Oakland, California and online. The Oakland campus is the historic site of Mills College, which merged into Northeastern University in 2022. Applicants are invited to teach courses such as Public Budgeting and Financial Management.
Positions available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and department need.
Qualifications: Must have terminal degree in a related field.
Documents to Submit: CV and Cover Letter indicating which specific course(s) you are qualified to teach and your availability for daytime and/or evening courses. 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.
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 rate per credit is $2,484.48.
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Posted 15 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job
