Part-Time Lecturer: Career Development & Co-op Education

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,200 - 8,700; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston offers graduate instruction within the College of Science Cooperative Education Program. The instructor will guide students through coursework and a co-op placement designed to bridge theory with practical work in biotechnology and related fields.

Courses emphasize leadership, networking, personal branding, and professional communication; positions are contingent on enrollment and funding and typically start in September and January.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Work in experiential learning, career services or related field preferred.
• 2+ years teaching experience required.
• Online teaching experience desirable.
• Applicants with industry experience in Biotechnology or Life Sciences not required but a plus.
• Courses to be taught primarily on-ground.
• Courses begin January and June.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses relating to cooperative education and career development.
• Courses designed to provide a forum for students to critically analyze and reflect on the relationship between theoretical learning and their field experience.
• In conjunction with this course, students complete a cooperative education placement to gain practical experience.
• Students design a portfolio demonstrating leadership principles to practical situations, networking to increase post graduate opportunities, professional presentation skills, business etiquette, cultural communication and personal branding.
• Courses start in September and January; positions are contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston offers graduate instruction within the College of Science Cooperative Education Program. The instructor will guide students through coursework and a co-op placement designed to bridge theory with practical work in biotechnology and related fields.

Courses emphasize leadership, networking, personal branding, and professional communication; positions are contingent on enrollment and funding and typically start in September and January.