About the Opportunity

The Department of Mathematics of the College of Science at Northeastern-NYC is seeking adjunct part-time lecturers to teach MATH 1231 Calculus for Business and Economics for the Spring 2027 semester, which runs from January 13, 2027 through May 2, 2027.

• This is a 4-credit course. The total compensation for this course is $6,284.40 ($1,571.10 per credit).
• Course roster is capped at 18.
• This course will be offered Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00 AM – 9:40 AM, on-site at the NU-NYC campus.

Course Information:

Calculus for Business and Economics: Provides an overview of differential calculus including derivatives of power, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic functions. Derivatives are used to model rates of change, to estimate change, to optimize functions, and in marginal analysis. The integral calculus is applied to accumulation functions and future value. Emphasis is on realistic business and economics problems, the development of mathematical models from raw business data and the translation of mathematical results into verbal expressions appropriate for the business setting. The course incorporates the use of a graphing calculator.

Key Responsibilities:

• review and learn key teaching points within existing instructor guides;
• be willing to support high-quality teaching and standards through preparation of lectures based on course materials provided;
• facilitate rich respectful debates and discussions in an in-person or online class;
• provide timely review and grading of assignments with appropriate coaching and feedback to the students;
• consistently connect with students and their performance;
• contribute to the program’s curriculum development efforts; and
• adhere to Northeastern’s policies.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field is required

Application Materials

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
• 3 references – provide name, title, company, phone, email, relationship (e.g. my current supervisor)

Questions may be directed to Dr. Ken Ching, g.ching@northeastern.edu

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position will not be sponsored for a work visa. 

Note for STEM OPT Participants:  
This position may not satisfy the 20-hour per week minimum required to maintain compliance with STEM OPT guidelines. For example, a four-credit course typically involves an estimated weekly commitment of 13.5 hours, which falls short of the required threshold.

Position Type

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.

Pay Range: