Part-Time Lecturer - Doctor of Law and Policy (Seattle)

Northeastern University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 22,081 - 26,448; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer to teach Doctor of Law and Policy courses in Seattle. This role involves developing and teaching hybrid courses across three academic terms, managing online discussions, grading, and engaging in on-site sessions.

Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. or JD, demonstrate successful teaching experience, and be familiar with online course delivery. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or JD in a relevant social-science discipline; JD/LLM and Ph.D. preferred.
• Successful teaching history at the graduate level and online teaching experience.
• Familiarity with doctoral-level research and adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in law and legal reasoning and policy.
• Meet weekly online and conduct one weekend session per quarter in Seattle.
• Manage online discussions, grading, and course presence.

Skills

Course development

Teaching online

Grading

Facilitation of online discussion

Education

Ph.D. or JD in a relevant social-science discipline

Experience teaching at the graduate level

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Part‑Time Lecturer - Doctor of Law and Policy (Seattle)

About the Opportunity

Part‑time teaching role for 12‑week (Fall, Winter, Spring) or 8‑week (Summer) hybrid courses each academic year. Courses taught online with one weekend session each quarter at our Seattle campus. Responsibilities include pre‑term course development (readings, assignments, multi‑media lectures), monitoring online discussion boards, course management, grading, and face‑to‑face participation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in law and legal reasoning, law and policy, public policy theory and practice, research methods, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, and evaluation research.
• Meet weekly online and conduct one weekend (Fri‑Sun) session per quarter at Seattle campus.
• Handle online discussion boards, general course management, grading, online presence, and monthly on‑site sessions.
• Receive training in Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or JD in a relevant social‑science discipline; a JD/LLM in addition to a Ph.D. is preferred.
• History of successful teaching at the graduate level and experience teaching online.
• Familiarity with doctoral‑level research, adult learners, and action‑oriented research.

Administration

Reports to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs.

Educational and EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, retirement, commuting, and transportation.

Compensation

Per‑credit rate is $2,174.27.