About the Opportunity

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

Designed for international graduate students who have not previously studied in the U.S. or Canada, this elective course combines integrated ESL with academic acculturation strategies. Specific areas of instruction include: reading and writing for graduate school; English sounds and prosody; and expectations surrounding academic integrity, class participation, email etiquette, and presentation 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

All sections are 7- or 15-weeks. Boston-based courses meet in-person once per week.

Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess at least three years teaching international students at the post-secondary level and a graduate degree in a related field (e.g., TESOL, applied linguistics, or English); instructors of Canadian sections must have a doctoral degree. Strong communication and technical skills are required. Non-native English-speaking applicants are welcome and encouraged.

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 David Bell at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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Additional Information

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

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.

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