Part Time Lecturer - Art + Design

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,370,000 - 3,375,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media and Design invites applications for Part-Time Lecturers to teach in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and intermediate courses in art, media or design fundamentals and related topics, aligned with enrollment and department needs.

The ideal candidate holds an MFA or terminal degree with at least two years of college teaching experience; active professional practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree required.
• At least two years of college teaching experience.
• Active professional practice with current exhibition, publication, or creative activity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and intermediate courses in art, media or design fundamentals.
• Teach drawing, painting, sculpture, or design-related subjects as enrollment dictates.
• Engage Northeastern students at course relevant levels of study.

Skills

Student engagement

Education

MFA or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

The College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University is looking for Part-Time Lecturers to teach in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester and the Spring 2027 semester. Applications will be reviewed for this position on a rolling basis.

The Part-Time Lecturer will teach introductory and intermediate courses in art, media, or design fundamentals; drawing, painting, or sculpture; graphic, information, interaction or experience design; animation, video arts, or photography; visual studies or art history; or other undergraduate or graduate courses, as determined by enrollment, funding and departmental needs.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree and at least two years of successful college teaching experience. Art, media arts and design candidates should have active careers with current exhibition, publication, or creative practice and course related experience. Candidates must have the ability to effectively engage Northeastern students at course relevant levels of study, whether beginning, intermediate or advanced.

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 begins at $2,085.