Part-Time Lecturer - Public Policy and Urban Affairs - Arlington

Northeastern University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking instructors to teach graduate courses at its Arlington, VA campus, with potential online teaching for the Global Campus network. Courses include Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, GIS, and related quantitative and qualitative methods for various programs.

Positions are available year-round depending on enrollment and departmental needs; terminal degree preferred or a masters with relevant experience considered. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Teaching graduate courses in Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, GIS, and other technical skills for quantitative, qualitative, and spatial analysis.
• Expertise applying methods to Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Informatics, International Affairs, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Climate and Environmental Policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses at the Arlington, Virginia campus (National Capital/Washington, DC area).
• Possibly teach additional classes online for Global Campus network.
• Position available throughout the year depending on enrollment and departmental needs.

Skills

Research Methods

Statistical Analysis

Geographic Information Systems

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Education

Terminal degree preferred

Master's degree with relevant professional experience may be considered

Tools

GIS software proficiency

Job description

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.

Responsibilities

The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs (Policy School) in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach graduate courses at its Arlington, Virginia (National Capital/Washington, DC area) campus. Starting in Spring 2024, instructors are needed to teach graduate courses in Research Methods, Statistical Analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and other technical skills for quantitative, qualitative, and spatial analysis. We encourage candidates with expertise in applying these methods to the fields of Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Urban Informatics, International Affairs, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Climate and Environmental Science and Policy, or related fields.

On a rolling basis, we will also consider candidates with qualifications to teach core and elective topical and methods courses in the Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, or Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis programs.

Teaching will be in a traditional classroom on our Arlington, Virginia campus with the potential to teach additional classes online for learners throughout our Global Campus Network.

Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.

Qualifications

Terminal degree preferred. Advanced (masters) degree with relevant professional experience may be considered.

Documents to Submit

Cover letter

CV

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.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• 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 is $2,085.