Lecturer, part time (AY26-27)

IMDiversity; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 157,665 - 188,852; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University in Medford, MA is seeking part-time lecturers for its Computer Science department. The role involves teaching existing or new courses and may include delivering online courses for degrees. While prior teaching experience and a graduate degree are preferred, they are not mandatory. The position welcomes diverse candidates and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a research-oriented institution. Applications are reviewed upon receipt until the positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses offered by the CS department.
• Deliver online courses for the M.S. and post-baccalaureate degrees.

Education

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Tufts University: School of Engineering: Computer Science

Location: Medford, MA

Open Date: May 07, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $15,525 per course

Description

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at Tufts University conducts an ongoing search for qualified part‑time lecturers. We invite applications from individuals who are capable and interested in teaching one or more courses either currently offered by CS or new courses that the applicant thinks CS might wish to offer. This includes local industry experts who are interested in teaching advanced evening classes in cutting‑edge new areas. Women, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), Native American/Alaskan Native candidates, and those from other marginalized groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.

The CS department also offers online M.S. and post‑baccalaureate degrees and is looking for instructors who can deliver these courses; all applicants will be considered for these positions as well. We encourage individuals outside the Boston area to consider applying if interested in online teaching.

Tufts University is a Research I class institution that happens to be the smallest such institution, giving it unique character. With about 6,600 undergraduates, 5,400 graduate students, and a worldwide reputation for its undergraduate and graduate programs, Tufts offers a unique opportunity for academic professionals interested in combining world‑class research with close connections to outstanding undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students. Located just a few miles or a short T ride from Boston and Cambridge, the CS department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. For more information about the department or other positions available, please visit the CS department website.

Qualifications

Prior teaching experience and a graduate degree are preferred but not required.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a resume, a letter of intent, and a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation via the Interfolio website at https://apply.interfolio.com/186087 (please refer to Interfolio's website for assistance with submitting your application). Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate attention to diversity and inclusion as it relates to teaching, research, and scholarship throughout their application.

Applications are reviewed as they arrive until the positions are filled. For more information about the department or current open positions, please visit our website. Inquiries should be emailed to [e-mail]. For assistance with Interfolio, please contact [e-mail] or call 877-997-8807.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non‑Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [e-mail]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/